Accountant - AP Specialist

Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.

Job Summary

The Accountant / Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for supporting the facility’s financial operations with a primary focus on the accounts payable process. This role ensures the timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments, maintains financial records, and supports reconciliation and reporting activities. The position collaborates with vendors and internal departments to resolve discrepancies and promote efficient financial operations.

Essential Functions

• Reviews, processes, and verifies invoices for accuracy and compliance with company policies; matches invoices with purchase orders and confirms receipt of goods or services.
• Schedules and prepares vendor payments, ensuring timeliness to maintain strong vendor relationships and avoid late fees.
  Maintains accurate financial records by posting transactions and reconciling accounts payable ledgers; tracks payments and ensures proper documentation.
• Investigates and resolves billing or payment discrepancies through communication with vendors and internal stakeholders.
  Generates reports on accounts payable status, outstanding invoices, and payment schedules to support financial planning and cash flow management.
• Assists with month-end close activities related to accounts payable and general accounting functions.
• Ensures compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Maintains confidentiality of financial and business information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of accounts payable processes, accounting principles, and financial recordkeeping.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience with accounting systems and ERP platforms preferred.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
   

Education:

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required) And
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)

Licenses/Certifications:

• None Specified Upon Hire

Experience:

• 1–3 years of accounts payable, accounting, or finance experience (required) And
• Prior experience in healthcare or hospital accounting (preferred)