Virta Health · 2 days ago
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$51K/yr - $58K/yr
4+ years expVirta Health is on a mission to reverse metabolic disease in one billion people, and they are seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to ensure smooth and accurate financial operations. This role involves managing core Accounts Payable workflows, supporting financial processes, and collaborating with various teams to enhance operational efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Own full-cycle invoice processing, including accurate GL and department coding, PO matching, approvals, and issue resolution (approximately 300-400 invoices per month [subject to increase as the company grows])
Serve as the primary owner of the AP inbox, managing vendor and internal inquiries promptly and professionally and escalating issues appropriately
Own and execute the weekly vendor payment run, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to controls
Maintain responsibility for bank portal activities (positive pay and other monitoring, statement retrieval, wire set-ups and transfers, etc)
Perform month-end close duties with minimal oversight including managing invoice accrual workflows and account reconciliations
Assist in the preparation and distribution of annual 1099s, ensuring compliance and accuracy
Support AP Specialist with new vendor onboarding, credit card transactions workflows, and expense report approvals, as needed
Assist in maintaining AP SOPs, ensuring documentation stays current as processes evolve
Act as a point of escalation and informal mentor to the AP Specialist
Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability
Support special projects and system implementations as needed
Maintain high standards of professionalism and communication with vendors, executives, and cross-functional partners
Gain a comprehensive understanding of Virta’s Accounts Payable environment, including: Full-cycle invoice processing and PO workflows, GL account structure, department coding, and approval hierarchies, Payment run processes and internal controls, Month-end close activities, accruals, and reconciliations, AP-related systems, bank portals, and policies
Independently own and execute core AP workflows with minimal oversight, including: Invoice entry, PO matching, and issue resolution, Weekly payment runs, AP inbox ownership and vendor communications, Month-end-close duties
Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external inquiries related to invoices, payments, and AP processes
Build strong working relationships with Accounting, FP&A, and other cross-functional teams to support timely close and accurate reporting
Identify and begin implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, or scalability within the AP function
Ensure AP processes and documentation (SOPs) are accurate, up to date, and followed consistently
Act as a resource and informal mentor to the AP Specialist, supporting knowledge sharing and continuity
Qualification
Required
4+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including ownership of core AP workflows
Demonstrated experience with full-cycle invoice processing, PO matching, payment execution, and issue resolution
Experience managing or owning employee expense reimbursements and corporate credit card programs
Strong understanding of internal controls, approval hierarchies, and AP best practices
Proven ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and resolve ambiguous issues
Experience contributing to process improvements, system enhancements, or documentation (SOPs)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word and Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Gmail)
Experience using accounting and AP systems such as NetSuite, Airbase, or similar platforms
Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including comfort interacting with cross-functional teams
Preferred
Experience with preparing and distributing 1099s
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
Company
Virta Health
Virta delivers a clinically-proven treatment to reverse type 2 diabetes and other chronic metabolic diseases.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$373MKey Investors
Tiger Global ManagementSequoia Capital Global EquitiesCaffeinated Capital
2021-04-19Series E· $133M
2020-12-02Series D· $65M
2020-01-10Series C· $93M
Leadership Team
Sami Inkinen
CEO & Co-Founder
Amit Shah
Chief Operating Officer
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