What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Big Bend Hospice?
Why Big Bend Hospice?
Hospice work is not a job – it’s a calling.
Caring for patients and their families at the end of life requires exceptional people with the spirit and commitment to providing compassionate care.
Big Bend Hospice has been the “Hometown Hospice” in the Florida Big Bend area since 1983. Our non-profit mission is to “inspire hope by positively impacting the way our community experiences serious illness or grief one family at a time.”
Big Bend Hospice strives to be the employer of choice and is committed to providing the education, tools, and work environment to allow employees to perform at their best. For more information about Big Bend Hospice, visit bigbendhospice.org or us on Instagram or Facebook.
Our culture is cultivated using the following values:
- Integrity - We demonstrate integrity in everything we do
- Accountability - We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards
- Respect - We respect our patients and the families we serve, and we respect one another
- Stewards - We are good stewards of our resources
- Innovation - We strive for increased knowledge and explore innovative ways to fulfill our mission
- Excellence - We are committed to excellence and helping each employee reach their highest potential
Are you ready to join the team?
Your Impact:
As an Accounts Payable Specialist for Big Bend Hospice, you will handle the accounts payable records for the organization. The AP role is vital for the smooth functioning of the department and organization. You will experience the joy of applying accounting principles and handling analytical work that requires you to evaluate the process. In addition, this role allows you to establish new strategies based on best practices.
Your Main Duties and Responsibilities:
(Includes but is not limited to)
- Apply basic accounting principles (accounts payable/general bookkeeping)
- Provide vendor service and support and process payments
- Proficiently use accounting software, electronic invoice processing, and Excel
- Manage and verify invoices, reconcile balance spreadsheets
- Problem-solve and resolve billing discrepancies
- Maintain an organized workflow and record transactions
- Be flexible enough to handle a broad range of financial transactions and activities that will vary from time to time to keep things interesting
- Be an out-of-the-box thinker and look for ways to make process improvements
Requirements:
- Associate degree, vocational or technical school degree (minimum), and equivalent work experience
- 3 – 5 years of full cycle AP experience
- Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment preferred
- Experience using ERP or electronic AP solutions is highly preferred
- Experience working with multiple entities and inter-company preferred
We Got the Perks
We are committed to taking care of our BBH team by providing competitive wages and a generous benefits package that includes the following:
- 216 hours of PTO annually and additional paid sick leave, usable after your first 90 days
- Nine paid holidays annually
- Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, FSA, EAP, life insurance, and supplemental life insurance
- Up to 5% 403B match after one year of employment
- Employee recognition programs
- PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) eligibility for most roles
- Professional growth and development opportunities
COVID-19 Considerations: All employees must have proof of COVID-19 Vaccination upon hire (or approved exemption). The position requires wearing masks in certain areas, social distancing, and hand-washing precautions. Big Bend Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer.
Join a Team that inspires hope!
Big Bend Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We celebrate diversity without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.