If you have a solid knowledge of the entire payment cycle and a global understanding of how the function fits into the larger accounting picture, this job offers some great opportunities. You will:

• Serve as an essential member of a strong and collaborative Accounting team. We are a lively group, with a supportive manager, and we’ve created an upbeat environment where we enjoy our work.
• Enjoy visibility and the chance to make an impact as you identify and recommend process efficiencies.
• Own your role, both supervising the AP function and handling daily transactions. 
• Earn competitive compensation ($38 to $40 per hour, depending on experience), career growth opportunities, and benefits including PTO, a variety of insurances, a 401(k) with company match and more.

In addition, you'll support an important mission to improve lives while also enjoying a fun family-like atmosphere and nice setting. We have a warm, tight-knit culture and enjoy company outings, such as our annual summer picnic, along with holiday parties, special events and more.  Working hours are Monday-Friday 8am to 4:30pm.

Centered Health serves as a healing resource for all ages, battling mental health, substance abuse, and eating disorders. Our diverse network of behavioral health treatment centers ensures that clients receive individualized, comprehensive care in the most appropriate setting. We are passionate about our mission to deliver effective mental health services that exceed expectations and enable our clients to lead healthy, happy lives. We're located in the Los Angeles area and have five premier treatment facilities located in Malibu, Moorpark, Agoura Hills, and Culver City.

Our Ideal candidate is reliable, dedicated, productive, cooperative and self-disciplined, and demonstrates a high level of passion for their work. To be a good fit for the Senior Accounts Payable Specialist opportunity, you will have:

• Oversee the full-cycle Accounts Payable process for multiple companies.
• Process Accounts Payable transactions for multiple companies, by reviewing and entering bills into systems and route invoices for proper approval and coding; review for accuracy and consistency.
• Process final Accounts Payable vendor payment disbursement for multiple companies via ACH, wire, or check runs.
• Prepare and analyze monthly aging reports, cash flow projections, and AP accruals for month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Reconcile account statements/ payments and Intercompany balances.
• Complete credit card reconciliations for multiple companies.
• Collect new vendor contracting information for multiple companies.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex vendor issues. Responsibilities include maintaining vendor master data and ensuring 1099 compliance. Prepare year end 1099’s for multiple companies.
• Implement and enforce internal controls to prevent fraud and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or other regulatory standards.
• Identify opportunities to automate workflows using tools like QuickBooks or NetSuite to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
• Resolve any system synchronization or latency errors to ensure high integrity of data.
• Assist Accounting management with other projects.

 

You will work on-site in our central, easily accessed Culver City location. The office has lots of parking, an immaculate, comfortable environment inside including a café with free snacks, and a calming setting with trees and a nearby park outside. You'll work typical business hours, with the potential for some longer hours during period close activities. 

Note: Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

Pictured: Our treatment centers offer individualized treatment for a variety of issues, diverse and dynamic therapy, unique and beautiful locations and, in residential programs, chef-prepared meals.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will oversee the entire invoice-to-payment cycle for multiple companies, acting as the go-to expert for complex billing issues, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payments, while also mentoring front office staff, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing AP processes for efficiency and cost savings. Handles advanced tasks like reconciling accounts, processing complex reports, assisting with audits, and ensuring adherence to financial controls and regulations, bridging the gap between basic processing and management oversight.

Our operations involve multiple entities, including several treatment centers, corporate shared services, a small medical group and real estate companies owning properties. The many transactions among the various entities can be intricate. One way you can make your mark, in short order, is by establishing processes to ensure accurate entries are assigned to the appropriate entity at each step in the transactions.

You'll coordinate and directly handle the processing of invoices. This will include reviewing, coding and entering invoices; coordinating with vendors and managers to resolve disputes; managing accounts payable according to company policies; and ensuring that all deadlines are met.

We're looking for a professional who can solve problems independently; when you discuss an issue with your supervisor, you should come to the conversation with recommendations.

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Pictured: Centered Health facilities are designed as private oases, offering clients a safe, warm and welcoming space for healing. Each center has a professional staff that is dedicated to supporting clients every step of the way.