Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

We're looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. In this role, you'll help keep our financial operations running smoothly by processing invoices, reconciling vendor accounts, managing payments, and ensuring accurate financial records. If you're organized, dependable, and enjoy working with numbers while supporting the mission of improving healthcare in our communities, we'd love to have you join our team.

What You'll Do

Accounts Payable & Payment Processing

• Administer accounts payable processes, including invoice review, coding, entry, payment processing, and employee reimbursements.
• Support timely and accurate vendor payment activities, including ACH processing, check processing and mailing, and vendor account maintenance.
• Respond to incoming accounts payable communications and documentation to support efficient departmental operations.

Financial Reconciliation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation in accordance with organizational procedures and accounting standards.
• Assist with reconciliation activities related to vendor accounts, petty cash, deposits, and assigned financial transactions.
• Provide operational support for daily cash handling, deposits, and clinic transfers as assigned.

Collaboration & Financial Support

• Collaborate with Finance Department staff to support accurate reporting, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive financial and organizational information.
• Support departmental and organizational goals through effective communication, collaboration, and customer service.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional coursework in accounting, bookkeeping, or business administration preferred.

• Prefer 3 years of experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, or related financial operations..

• Working knowledge of general accounting principles and financial recordkeeping practices.

• Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong problem-solving and reconciliation skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and financial/accounting systems.

• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain positive working relationships across departments.

Location & Type of Job

This is a full-time onsite position located in Alamosa, Colorado.

Why Join Valley-Wide?

Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare to individuals and families across southern Colorado. As a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we proudly serve our communities through 34 locations, making healthcare accessible where it's needed most.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Free Health Insurance (additional plan options available)
• Employer-paid Air Ambulance Coverage (MASA)
• Employer-paid Basic Life, LTD & STD Insurance
• Retirement Match
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HRA, FSA & DCA
• Generous Paid Time Off:
• Vacation: 10 days accrued per year
• Sick Leave: 12 days accrued per year
• 7 Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays

For more information and to apply, visit our Careers page.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on job-related qualifications.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): For more information regarding employee rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), please refer to the official FMLA Employee Rights notice.