Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Overview As the largest and leading value-based kidney care company, Somatus is empowering patients across the country living with chronic kidney disease to experience more days out of the hospital and healthier at home. It takes a village of passionate and tenacious innovators to revolutionize an industry and support individuals living with a chronic disease to fulfill our purpose of creating More Lives, Better Lived. Does this sound like you?

Showing Up Somatus Strong We foster an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration and innovation at every level. Our values bring our mission to life and serve as the DNA for every decision we make : Authenticity : We believe in real dialogue. In any interaction, with patients, partners, vendors, or our teammates, we are true to who we are, say what we mean, and mean what we say. Collaboration : We appreciate what every person at Somatus brings to the table and believe that together we can do and achieve more. Empowerment : We make sure every voice gets heard and all ideas are considered, especially when it comes to our patients' lives or our partners' best interests. Innovation : We relentlessly look for ways to improve upon the status quo to continuously deliver new solutions. Tenacity : We see challenges as opportunities for growth and improvement especially when new solutions will make a difference for our patients and partners.

Showing Up for You We offer more than 25 Health, Growth, and Wealth Work Perks to help teammates learn, grow, and be the best version of themselves, including : Subsidized, personal healthcare coverage (medical, dental vision), Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO), Professional Development, CEU, and Tuition Reimbursement, Curated Wellness Benefits supporting teammates physical and mental well-being, Community engagement opportunities, and more!

We're seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Accounting team. In this role, you'll process vendor invoices, ensure timely payments, and help maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing AP inbox, and responding to any AP inquiries in a timely manner.
• Coding vendor bills into the accounting system with accuracy and obtaining appropriate approvals for payments.
• 3-way matching invoices to Purchase Orders.
• Reviewing the AP aging report and preparing weekly payments.
• Preparing various cash disbursement transaction journal entries.
• Maintaining vendor list and reconciling vendor statements on a monthly basis to ensure all invoices are received.
• Assisting with reviewing month end expense accruals and ensuring they are booked appropriately.
• Booking benefits allocation expense.
• Supporting with other month-end close tasks as assigned.
• Performing miscellaneous duties for department as requested.
• Preparing 1099s on an annual basis and any year end reporting tasks.
• Supporting management in developing and implementing Company accounting policies and procedures.

Qualifications Required Qualifications : High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field a plus. 5 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting. Experience with ERP system (NetSuite or similar). Knowledge of basic accounting principles and AP best practices. Strong attention to detail, accuracy, completeness and organized. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Communicates with co-workers, management, vendors and others in a courteous and professional manner. Team player with excellent interpersonal skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions. Proficient in Excel (advanced level) other Office applications. Ability to work hybrid in our corporate office in McLean, VA.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Somatus, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.