Empath Health is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance team. In this role, the Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely data entry and payment of all approved invoices and check requests for obligations incurred by Suncoast Caring Community, Inc., and the entities of which it is comprised, and is responsible for certain regulatory compliance preparation as related to the Accounts Payable function.

Why Join Empath Health?

• Competitive salary
•  Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement with match
• 5+ weeks PTO and employee wellness programs
• CEU support and tuition reimbursement
• Mission-first, people-centered culture committed to Full Life Care

What You’ll Do

• Ensure all invoices and check requests submitted for payment include appropriate levels of approval and general ledger coding appropriate to the department to which the document relates. Route invoices and check requests that do not have proper approvals and general ledger coding to an appropriate individual within the submitting department and maintain a system to ensure that if these returned items are not returned to the Accounts Payable Department for processing within a week follow-up is performed to determine status.
• Ensure accuracy of data entry into the accounts payable system.
• Voucher properly approved and coded invoices and checks requests into the accounts payable system promptly upon receipt and make sure indicated payment terms assigned within the accounts payable system will result in timely payment based on the vendor’s indicated payment terms. Submit vouchered batches of invoices and check requests to the Accounts Payable Manager in a timely manner for review and posting to the accounts payable system for inclusion in the appropriate check run.
• Initiate and process check runs.
• Prepare batches for vouchering of claims for the Accounting Team Specialists.
• Procure and complete appropriate documentation for any new vendors and perform vendor set-up as appropriate.
• Conduct appropriate research and use appropriate invoice numbering format to reduce possibility of duplicative payments to vendors and directly communicate with vendors regarding invoice discrepancies or concerns.
• Preparation and maintenance of records necessary to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including but not limited to IRS Form 1099 and Unclaimed Property.
• Prepare monthly accruals related to general ledger closings.

Position Requirements

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Minimum of one year direct processing experience in a computerized high-volume accounts payable department with at least a basic understanding of period end accruals and 3-way matching of payables and purchasing documents required. Two or more years of experience in a computerized high-volume accounts payable department is preferred. 
• Minimum of a basic understanding of IRS Form W-9 and 1099 reporting requirements.
• Microsoft Excel experience required and additional Microsoft Office experience preferred.
• Dynamics GP (Great Plains) Accounts Payable module experience is a plus as is knowledge of Unclaimed Property regulations.
• Direct vendor contact with problem resolution experience is desirable.
• Exhibit work characteristics such as flexibility, ability to work independently, setting priorities, organizational skills, adaptability and dependability.
• Dynamics GP (Great Plains) Accounts Payable module experience is a plus as is knowledge of Unclaimed Property regulations.
• 10-key by touch calculator skills.

What You’ll Find at Empath Health

At Empath Health, you won’t just find a job—you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility. As part of our mission-driven team, you’ll deliver extraordinary Full Life Care that supports not only the body but also the heart and spirit of every person we serve.

• Mission with Meaning: Join a team dedicated to life-changing care, delivered with dignity and empathy.
• Belonging & Connection: Work in a culture where every voice matters and collaboration drives success.
• Growth & Support: We invest in your development with resources, training, and career advancement opportunities.
• Diversity is Our Strength: We embrace and celebrate different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
  
  Together, we serve. Together, we grow. Together, we bring empathy to life.