Accounts Payable Specialist

As an Accounts Payable Specialist at STRIDE Community Health Center, your primary responsibilities will include preparing and processing invoices, obtaining necessary approvals, matching supporting documents, and ensuring accurate data entry into accounting systems. You will also reconcile vendor statements, respond to accounts payable inquiries, and perform essential month-end processes. Your attention to detail will ensure smooth financial operations, vital to our facility's success.

To be considered for the Accounts Payable Specialist role at STRIDE Community Health Center, candidates should possess a High School Diploma along with a minimum of two years of experience in high-volume accounts payable and general accounting. Familiarity with accounting software, especially MAS 90, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is also essential. A focus on accuracy and strong communication skills will further enhance your candidacy.

While prior experience specifically in healthcare accounts payable is not a strict requirement for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at STRIDE Community Health Center, having experience in high-volume accounts payable is crucial. Strong organizational skills and an understanding of accounting procedures are what we value most to successfully manage our financial responsibilities.

The work environment for the Accounts Payable Specialist at STRIDE Community Health Center is an office setting within a clinical environment. You will have the chance to interact with a diverse group of employees and contribute to a mission-driven community profoundly committed to patient care. The role promotes both independent and team-based work, ensuring that individuals can thrive in a supportive atmosphere.

As an Accounts Payable Specialist at STRIDE Community Health Center, you can expect competitive hourly wages ranging from $18.00 to $21.16, depending on your experience. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(K) matching, continuing education assistance, and a focus on work-life balance - no nights, weekends, or major holidays. STRIDE is dedicated to promoting its employees' well-being.

Certainly! When answering this question, focus on detailing your relevant experience, highlighting specific tools you've used, such as accounting software like MAS 90, and emphasizing your knowledge of accounts payable processes. Discuss how you’ve consistently met deadlines and maintained accuracy in your previous roles.

In high-volume environments, prioritization is key. Share strategies you use, such as creating a task list each morning, utilizing project management tools, or categorizing tasks by urgency. Emphasize the importance of remaining flexible and communicating with your team to ensure deadlines are met.

To ensure accuracy, I implement a systematic approach involving double-checking entries, cross-referencing invoices against supporting documents, and regularly reconciling accounts. Discuss examples of specific situations where your attention to detail prevented errors or identified discrepancies.

Addressing discrepancies requires clear communication and a methodical approach. Describe how you would first identify the root cause of the issue, communicate with the relevant parties, and work collaboratively to resolve the issue. Providing a specific example can demonstrate your competency.

Highlight any accounting software you have experience with, particularly MAS 90 if applicable. Discuss how you have used these tools for data entry, processing invoices, or generating reports. Emphasize how proficiency with these systems improves efficiency in managing accounts payable.

Share a specific instance where you identified a problem and how you effectively solved it, focusing on your analytical and problem-solving skills. This might involve streamlining a process, correcting a persistent error, or improving collaboration with vendors.

Maintaining professional relationships is critical in accounts payable. Discuss how you communicate regularly and professionally, resolve issues promptly, and keep open lines of communication to support strong partnerships with vendors and ensure timely payments.

Talk about any experience you have in compiling, analyzing, and presenting accounts payable data. Highlight the importance of reporting for visibility into financial performance and how your efforts can contribute to informed decision-making within the organization.

Stress management in busy periods is vital. Discuss your techniques, such as staying organized, taking breaks to refocus, and leveraging teamwork during high-pressure times. Emphasize the importance of a positive mindset and maintaining high-quality work under pressure.

This question allows you to express your genuine interest in STRIDE's mission. Discuss how your values align with theirs and express enthusiasm for contributing to a healthcare community committed to making a difference in patients' lives. Highlight the aspects you appreciate most about their organizational culture and work environment.