The Senior Staff Accountant of Accounts Payable reviews bills for coding accuracy above an established materiality threshold, serves as the final layer of review for PO-backed bills (matching bills to POs so a secondary AP reviewer is not required), and approves vendor profiles added or updated by Staff Accountants, including checking the vendor master file for duplicates. This role also supports inbox management, prepares AP payment runs, supports cash forecasting with Treasury, backs up the Practice Payment function of AP, and helps train and mentor Staff Accountants by reviewing errors and building processes to reduce them going forward. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, prioritizes quality over speed, thinks independently, and is comfortable using AI tools (such as Claude) to improve processes.
We are flexible with respect to geographic location, and the ideal candidate will be comfortable working remotely/work from home within the US or be based from Bethesda, MD office.
Primary Duties:
- Review bills coded by Staff Accountants for coding accuracy above an established materiality threshold, including proper treatment of prepaid vs. current expenses, amortization schedules, and service periods.
- Serve as the final layer of review for PO-backed bills, matching bills to POs and catching missing fields the PO did not carry over (e.g., prepaid coding, amortization schedules), so a secondary AP reviewer is not required.
- Review and approve new or updated vendor payee profiles, checking the vendor master file for duplicates and carefully distinguishing vendors from partner practices before approval.
- Prepare AP payment runs, support cash forecasting with the Treasury team, and support or resolve vendor statement reconciliations escalated by Staff Accountants.
- Help manage the P2P inbox, back up the Practice Payment function of AP, mentor Staff Accountants by reviewing errors and building processes to reduce them going forward, and support testing of scenarios during the Tipalti-to-Zip migration.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Able to work core East Coast business hours (company hours are 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Eastern); available no later than 10:00 AM Eastern.
- 2-3+ years of full-time accounting experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Strong accounting foundation, including solid understanding of prepaid vs. current expenses and amortization schedules.
- Strong understanding of distinguishing operating expenses (OpEx) from cost of service (COS) expenses.
- Highly detail-oriented; prioritizes quality and accuracy over speed.
- Able to think independently while knowing when to escalate; comfortable serving as the final say on coding once familiar with the company's cost centers and chart of accounts.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills; able to manage competing priorities using a due-date-driven approach.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to handle sensitive vendor and practice communications professionally.
- Willing and able to use AI tools (e.g., Claude) to improve processes and automation.
Preferred knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:
- Healthcare industry experience is a plus.
- Comfortable training and supporting more junior team members.
- Experience administering T&E tools such as Navan or Expensify.
- Experience in a post-PO AP environment, matching POs to bills.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel and/or Google Sheets); comfortable working in a Google-heavy organization.
- Prior experience training, mentoring, or reviewing the work of others
Physical Requirements:
Primarily sedentary, remote desk-based work involving extended periods of sitting and computer/keyboard use. No unusual physical demands.
Who We Are:
Aledade PBC, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care. We were founded in 2014, and since then, we've become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of health plans, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy. If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients, good for practices and good for society - and if you're eager to join a collaborative, inclusive and remote-first culture - you've come to the right place.
What Does This Mean for You?
At Aledade PBC, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness and a desire to learn. You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission.
In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members:
Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles
Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents and domestic partners
Robust time-off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year)
Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays
12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
Six weeks paid sabbatical after six years of service
Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program
401(k) with up to 4% match
Stock options
And much more!
At Aledade PBC, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit, qualifications, performance and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
