Accounts Payable Specialist

• Location: Grand Junction, CO (On-site / In-person)
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
• Compensation: $22–$27/hour, depending on experience
• Industry: Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care (SNF/LTC)

About the Role

A well-established skilled nursing and long-term care organization in the Grand Junction area is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join its finance team on-site. This role owns the full-cycle accounts payable process and vendor billing across the facility, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time. It's an ideal fit for someone who thrives in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment, knows the healthcare vendor landscape, and takes pride in keeping the books clean.

What You'll Do

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable: receive, review, code, and process vendor invoices
• Oversee vendor billing and reconcile vendor statements, resolving discrepancies promptly
• Work directly with industry vendors — such as Medline, McKesson, US Foods, and Direct Supply — to manage invoices, credits, and account issues
• Match invoices to purchase orders and packing slips; verify approvals before payment
• Process weekly check runs, ACH, and electronic payments
• Maintain accurate vendor records, including W-9s and 1099 preparation
• Reconcile AP sub-ledger to the general ledger and assist with month-end close
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve billing and payment questions
• Support audits by providing documentation and reports as requested
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable healthcare/financial regulations

What You Bring

• 2+ years of accounts payable experience, ideally in SNF/LTC or a healthcare setting
• QuickBooks proficiency required — hands-on experience processing AP and vendor billing
• Experience working with industry vendors (e.g., Medline, McKesson, US Foods, Direct Supply, or similar medical/food/supply vendors)
• Strong understanding of full-cycle AP and vendor reconciliation
• High attention to detail and accuracy in a high-volume environment
• Proficiency with Excel and general comfort with accounting software
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion
• Nice to Have
• Experience with SNF/LTC billing systems or healthcare AP
• Familiarity with 1099 processing and vendor compliance
• Associate's degree or coursework in accounting or a related field
• Schedule & Compensation
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, in-person at the Grand Junction facility
• Pay: $22–$27/hour, commensurate with experience
• Full benefits package, including: Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Sick leave
• Additional benefits shared during the interview process