What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Analyst position at Guardian Pharmacy?
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers.
With one of the nation’s largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career.
Our unique business model combines the personal touch of locally operated pharmacies with the robust support of our Atlanta-based corporate team, ensuring best-in-class pharmacy care for our customers.
Why Guardian Pharmacy? We’re reimagining medication management and transforming care.
Who We Are And What We’re About
Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered.
We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you.
The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for the accurate and timely processing, allocation, and coding of expenses for Guardian Pharmacy Services Management and its affiliated pharmacies. This role requires developing a strong understanding of the various Support Services departments and applying the correct allocation methodology—whether by headcount, percentage, or direct assignment to a specific pharmacy.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong accounting knowledge, and the intellectual curiosity to understand how financial transactions impact the business. This position partners closely with the Accounting Team, Support Services leaders, and external vendors to ensure accurate coding, adherence to internal controls, and ongoing improvement of accounts payable processes.
Essential Job Functions
Guardian provides employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, supporting our core value of, “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”
Compensation & Financial
Our clients require pharmacy services that aren’t “cookie cutter.” That’s why every Guardian pharmacy is locally operated and empowered with the autonomy to tailor their business to meet their clients’ needs.
Our corporate support offices, based in Atlanta, Ga., provide services such as human resources, business intelligence, legal, and marketing to promote the success of each Guardian location.
Regardless of your role at Guardian, your voice and talents matter. Because healthcare is an ever-changing industry, we encourage innovative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and diverse viewpoints to ensure we stay competitive in today’s dynamic business environment.
At Guardian, we are dedicated to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Join us to discover what your best work truly looks like.
Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers.
With one of the nation’s largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career.
Our unique business model combines the personal touch of locally operated pharmacies with the robust support of our Atlanta-based corporate team, ensuring best-in-class pharmacy care for our customers.
Why Guardian Pharmacy? We’re reimagining medication management and transforming care.
Who We Are And What We’re About
Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered.
We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you.
The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for the accurate and timely processing, allocation, and coding of expenses for Guardian Pharmacy Services Management and its affiliated pharmacies. This role requires developing a strong understanding of the various Support Services departments and applying the correct allocation methodology—whether by headcount, percentage, or direct assignment to a specific pharmacy.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong accounting knowledge, and the intellectual curiosity to understand how financial transactions impact the business. This position partners closely with the Accounting Team, Support Services leaders, and external vendors to ensure accurate coding, adherence to internal controls, and ongoing improvement of accounts payable processes.
Essential Job Functions
- Determine proper allocation methods (headcount, percentage, department, or pharmacy-level)
- Review invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to posting
- Process invoices accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Perform three-way purchase order matching of invoices
- Maintain accurate and organized documentation for all invoices and transactions.
- Respond to questions from all levels within the organization
- Participate in assigned month-end close and audit activities
- Assist with developing and implementing accounts payable policies and procedures
- Manage the A/P email inbox; research, resolve, and respond to inquiries in a timely manner
- Research and resolve returned supplier and patient refund checks
- Perform other essential duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
- 5 years of hands-on, full-cycle Accounts Payable experience
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Strong problem-solving skills with minimal direction
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with multiple competing priorities
- Quality-minded with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing errors
- Workday experience required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Access
- Basic understanding of finance and accounting principles
- Strong customer service skills for both internal and external stakeholders
- Accurate data entry skills
- Critical thinking capabilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
- Commitment to confidentiality and integrity in handling financial data.
- Work Ethic & Integrity: Strong intrinsic drive to excel; alignment with company values
- Leadership: Ability to lead projects to completion while maintaining a collaborative approach
- Relational Skills: Ability to build strong relationships with management and serve as a trusted advisor
- Strategic Thinking & Planning: Ability to anticipate needs, prioritize tasks, and manage time efficiently
- Problem Solving: Ability to analyze root causes and resolve issues at both strategic and functional levels
- Team Orientation: Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with all team members
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
- Strong interpersonal and customer service communication skills
- Comfortable interacting with executive-level leadership
- Must be able to communicate frequently with internal and external customers regarding requirements, concerns, and general inquiries
- Regular communication with internal and external stakeholders, often in fast-paced or high-pressure situations
- Frequent movement within the office/pharmacy to access files, equipment, and collaborate with others
- Ability to sit or remain in a stationary position for extended periods to work, communicate, and use a computer
- Occasional standing, reaching, or accessing items stored at height
- Frequent use of computers, phones, and office equipment
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds occasionally
- Specific vision requirements include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
- Noise level is typically low to moderate
- Requires effective interaction with others in an office environment, including conflict management and handling deadlines
- Primarily office-based desk work
- Requires up to 5% travel by air or ground
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including after-hours emergencies as needed
Guardian provides employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, supporting our core value of, “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”
Compensation & Financial
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Company-paid Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical Illness
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund)
- Paid holidays and sick days
- Generous vacation benefits based on years of service
Our clients require pharmacy services that aren’t “cookie cutter.” That’s why every Guardian pharmacy is locally operated and empowered with the autonomy to tailor their business to meet their clients’ needs.
Our corporate support offices, based in Atlanta, Ga., provide services such as human resources, business intelligence, legal, and marketing to promote the success of each Guardian location.
Regardless of your role at Guardian, your voice and talents matter. Because healthcare is an ever-changing industry, we encourage innovative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and diverse viewpoints to ensure we stay competitive in today’s dynamic business environment.
At Guardian, we are dedicated to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Join us to discover what your best work truly looks like.