Accounts Payable Specialist

Virta Health is on a mission to transform type 2 diabetes and weight-loss care. Current treatment approaches arent workingover half of US adults have either type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, and obesity rates are at an all-time high. Virta is changing this by helping people reverse their metabolic condition through innovations in technology, personalized nutrition, and virtual care delivery reinvented from the ground up. We have raised over $350 million from top-tier investors, and partner with the largest health plans, employers, and government organizations to help their employees and members restore their health and take back their lives. Join us on our mission to reverse diabetes and obesity in one billion people.

Join a mission-driven Finance team at a company thats transforming healthcare at scale. You will have an immediate impact in supporting Virtas rapid growth ensuring smooth, accurate financial operations as we scale. This role will work closely with one other AP Specialist and report to the AP Associate Manager. You will also collaborate with the broader Finance team and will have exposure to a variety of systems and to various other teams at Virta.

Responsibilities

Collaborate daily with the AP team to manage all aspects of the Accounts Payable function. The below responsibilities will be split alongside one other AP Specialist :

Manage the Accounts Payable inbox and respond promptly and professionally to all internal and external inquiries

Process invoices (approximately 300-400 per month [subject to increase as the company grows]), post business transactions with appropriate coding (both account and department) ensuring accurate GL and departmental coding, PO matching, proper approvals, and timely payments in accordance with vendor terms

Process expense reimbursements (approximately 300-500 per month [subject to increase as the company grows]) ensuring compliance with Virta T&E Policy and confirming approvals are received timely

Review approximately 300400 monthly company credit card transactions; verify receipts, refunds, and general ledger coding accuracy

Maintain organized and easily accessible digital records of invoices, receipts, and vendor tax documentation (e.g., W-9s & payment documentation)

Perform month-end accounting duties including invoice accruals and account reconciliations

Prepare and coordinate weekly payment runs to ensure accurate and timely vendor disbursements

Support Virtans with ad-hoc requests to better understand related spend

Prepare and distribute annual 1099s

Identify and assist with implementing system integrations and process improvements to enhance AP efficiency and scalability

Maintain excellent communication standards both internally and externally in order to continue to elevate the Virta finance function to best-in-class

Perform other duties and projects as assigned

90 Day Plan

Within your first 90 days at Virta, we expect you will do the following :

Within your first 90 days at Virta, we expect you will do the following :

Establish a strong understanding of the existing Accounts Payable process including GL accounts and departments used at Virta, invoice entry and timing, credit card and expense reimbursement timing, payment workflows, and Virtas AP policies

Build effective working relationships across teams through consistent and transparent communication

Become a primary point of contact for internal and external inquiries regarding invoices and payments

Identify areas within the existing process that require improvements to increase the efficiency of the AP process

Must-Haves

2+ years of accounts payable experience, or equivalent combination of education and transferable experience

Experience with full cycle vendor management, end-to-end invoice processing, employee expense reimbursement oversight, and company credit card oversight

Experience with creating and distributing 1099s

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word as well as Google suite (Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Slides, and Gmail).

Highly organized and detail oriented

Ability to multitask while still adhering to hard deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with internal and external parties and to document procedures

Exemplary interpersonal skills to work with anyone and leave them with a positive impression of the Virta finance function

Optimistic attitude; as we are a team that is critical to the success of the Company, bringing a positive attitude to both daily responsibilities as well as projects is crucial to success

Knowledge of accounting systems such as Netsuite and Airbase, including other accounts payable and T&E systems is preferred

Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related field a plus

Values-driven culture

Virtas company values drive our culture, so youll do well if :

You put people first and take care of yourself, your peers, and our patients equally

You have a strong sense of ownership and take initiative while empowering others to do the same

You prioritize positive impact over busy work

You have no ego and understand that everyone has something to bring to the table regardless of experience

You appreciate transparency and promote trust and empowerment through open access of information

You are evidence-based and prioritize data and science over seniority or dogma

You take risks and rapidly iterate

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As part of your duties at Virta, you may come in contact with sensitive patient information that is governed by HIPAA. Throughout your career at Virta, you will be expected to follow Virta's security and privacy procedures to ensure our patients' information remains strictly confidential. Security and privacy training will be provided.

As a remote-first company, our team is spread across various locations with office hubs in Denver and San Francisco.

Clinical roles : We currently do not hire in the following states : AK, HI, RI

Corporate roles : We currently do not hire in the following states : AK, AR, DE, HI, ME, MS, NM, OK, SD, VT, WI.

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