Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist
Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist
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Join our Accounting Center of Excellence in Baton Rouge LA as an AP Specialist.
Landmark Hospitals is seeking an individual to join our growing Finance and Accounting Team. The AP Specialist will join a supportive team of experienced and dedicated finance professionals. The accounting team supports our hospitals by ensuring accurate accounting transactions providing operational analysis and insights to drive the business forward and operating more efficiently. Our ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience with the Accounts Payable function and understands the importance of accuracy and timely processing in AP. Healthcare accounting experience is a plus but we will provide training in industry-specific aspects as needed.
Accounts Payable Specialist (AP Specialist) Summary: Responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of facility invoices patient refunds and vendor credits. Provides accurate expense and accrual reports to hospital leadership and the accounting department.
Work Environment:Office-based (on Bluebonnet Blvd near I-10 .. this is not a remote work role) Weekdays with an average of 8 hours a day flexible schedule between 7 am - 6 pm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Processes invoices after validation (compares to requisitions service agreements shipping etc.); resolves issues
- Assigns GL account codes and corrects entries as needed
- Processes payments
- Reviews aged invoices and resolves issues
- Maintains vendor files and responds to vendor inquiries
- Works on detailed AP reports
- Manages accruals and monthly payments
Educational Experience and Skill Requirements for AP Specialist:
- 1 or more years of accounts payable or other relevant accounting experience
- Prefer candidates with 2-3 years at a hospital medical office or healthcare setting
- Knowledge of accounts payable function and general accounting processes
- Accuracy in data entry billing systems spreadsheets and financial systems
- Ability to work independently in an environment with repetitive tasks
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of MS Office (Word Excel Outlook etc.)
- Strong communication interpersonal and time management skills
- Team player and collaboration skills
If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for excellence in healthcare finance we encourage you to apply for our Accountant position at Landmark Hospitals. Join us in our mission of providing exceptional care to medically complex patients. Work here and make a difference!
Join our team where everyone knows your name - including all the hospital CEOs!
About us: Landmark Hospitals is a privately held hospital system with locations across the Southeastern US. The hospital locations are licensed as acute care hospitals and certified as long-term acute care hospitals specializing in patients that require transitional specialized care due to their medical complexities.
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender or gender identity sexual orientation national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.
Weekdays; typically 8 hours a day with flexible start/end times between 7 am and 6 pm
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
