Accounts Payable Representative

Role overview

This position focuses on end-to-end accounts payable work, including invoice handling, vendor payment processing, record maintenance, and support for day-to-day accounting activities. The selected candidate will help ensure company expenses are paid correctly and within deadlines while serving as the primary A/P contact for assigned vendors.

Contract and location details

• This is a 12-month contract assignment.
• The role requires working onsite five days per week in Valhalla, NY; remote work is not available.

What you'll do

• Examine invoices to confirm the supporting documents and contract terms are in order, with a strong focus on compliance review.
• Assign invoices to the correct department cost center and general ledger codes.
• Check approvals and then handle vendor invoices and payment requests.
• Compare purchase orders, invoices, and receiving records to ensure everything matches.
• Prepare and issue payments through checks, ACH, and wire transfers when needed.
• Review vendor statements, identify mismatches, and work toward resolution.
• Keep A/P files and records accurate, including electronic invoice scanning and document storage.

Experience and qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a full-cycle accounts payable environment is preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• An associate degree in accounting or finance is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is required.
• The role calls for careful data entry, strong accuracy, and close attention to detail.
• Candidates should bring good organization, time management, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfort working collaboratively and building positive vendor relationships is important.
• Experience with the INFOR ERP system is a plus, though not mandatory.

About the employer

Healthcare IT Leaders is a nationwide provider of IT workforce solutions, supporting healthcare providers, payers, and life sciences organizations with consulting and permanent talent needs.

Equal opportunity statement

The employer follows a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate or permit harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave, compensation, and training.