Accounts Payable Specialist I

ForTec Medical is an industry leader, dedicated to improving patient health.  Our Mission is to improve patient health and healthcare by delivering innovative surgical technologies on demand. ForTec’s commitment to excellence, integrity, and positive culture defines our organization. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare while growing your career in a supportive, mission-focused environment.

What We Offer:

At ForTec, caring for others starts with caring for our team. That’s why our benefits go beyond the basics:

• Paid Time Off: Company-paid holidays, a floating holiday, and generous paid time off.
• Health & Wellness Support: Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accidental injury insurance, and a Health and Wellness Program.
• Future Planning: 401(k) with company match, annual profit-sharing opportunities, and free financial advising resources.
• Extras That Matter: Free Teladoc account, employee assistance programs, employee referral bonuses, tenure milestone awards, holiday bonuses, and performance-based recognition and reward opportunities.

The Accounts Payable Specialist assists and facilitates with the overall operations of the Accounts Payable Department by processing invoices and issuing timely payments for all goods and services purchased.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure proper coding of invoices, departmental approvals, and entering information into the accounting system with a high degree of accuracy
• Match purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices
• Reconcile vendor statements and review invoices for reasonableness
• Respond efficiently to vendor inquiries and ensure payments are in accordance with vendor terms
• Assist with Purchase Card and Travel & Expense processing, approvals, and ensure policy compliance
• Process invoices for check runs and Electronic Fund Transfers
• Process employee expense reports
• Review and research missing invoices
• Perform month-end closing and year-end reconciliations
• Assist in preparing accounts payable-related financial reports for management
• Process intercompany charges, multi-company processing, and tracking
• Perform bank and/or credit card reconciliations
• Assist with 1099 yearly reporting review and processing

Requirements / Preferences

• Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.  High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of previous experience in Accounts Payables in a high-volume and fast-paced environment
• Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including strong Excel skills
• Previous experience with Microsoft Great Plains, Microsoft Business Central, and Emburse expense systems is preferred; previous experience in a paperless electronic environment is also desired

What You Need to Be Successful:

• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, follow-up and follow-through, and ability to function effectively in meeting daily deadlines.  
• Exceptional customer service and written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills - good judgement and problem-solving skills/develop solutions
• Proficient technical knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. As such, we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, citizenship, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a member of the United States armed forces, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.