Accounts Payable Accountant

Job Description

Accounts Payable Accountant | CareFirst Urgent Care

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at CareFirst Urgent Care, located in Cincinnati, OH. CareFirst Urgent Care operates walk-in clinics designed to provide convenient and accessible healthcare, offering services from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, for a wide range of non-life-threatening illnesses, physicals, and pre-employment screenings. As an organization focused on being a comprehensive, one-stop destination for community healthcare needs, timely care and patient convenience are paramount to its mission. The Accounts Payable Accountant plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth financial operation of these clinics by accurately processing vendor invoices and payments, directly supporting the availability of resources and services crucial for patient care and the continuous operation of essential healthcare services. This position contributes significantly to the financial health and operational efficiency that underpin CareFirst’s commitment to the community.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Cincinnati, OH
• Mission: This person owns the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments to maintain financial compliance and operational efficiency.
• Tech Stack: accounting or ERP software, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Process: Accurately process vendor invoices and prepare timely payments.
• Code: Code expenses and prepare payments in accordance with company policies.
• Reconcile: Reconcile accounts payable balances and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
• Maintain: Maintain organized financial records and ensure proper documentation.
• Support: Collaborate with internal departments and vendors, supporting month-end close activities and process improvements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level professional with strong Finance and Accounting skills, including an understanding of basic GAAP principles.
• Experience: Proficiency with accounting or ERP software and Microsoft Excel. Prior experience in accounts payable or a similar accounting role is preferred.
• Skills: Account Reconciliation, Invoice Processing, Invoicing (coding, verification, and approval workflows), Attention to detail and organizational ability, Effective communication and collaboration.
• Bonus: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.