Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
$51k - $58k USD
Virta Health is on a mission to reverse metabolic disease in one billion people. Current treatment approaches aren’t working—over half of US adults have either type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, and obesity rates are at an all-time high. Virta is changing this by helping people reverse their metabolic condition through innovations in technology, personalized nutrition, and virtual care delivery reinvented from the ground up. We have raised over $350 million from top-tier investors, and partner with the largest health plans, employers, and government organizations to help their employees and members restore their health and take back their lives. Join us on our mission to reverse metabolic disease in one billion people.
Join a mission-driven, highly collaborative Finance team at a company that’s transforming healthcare at scale. In this role, you’ll have an immediate and meaningful impact by helping ensure smooth, accurate financial operations as the company continues to grow.
You’ll work closely with members of the Accounts Payable team while partnering with the broader Accounting and Finance organization, gaining exposure to a variety of systems, processes, and cross-functional teams. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company where your work is valued and your contributions directly support a purpose-driven mission.
Responsibilities
The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist owns core Accounts Payable workflows end-to-end and plays a critical role in ensuring timely, accurate, and scalable AP operations. This role requires strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently while supporting and mentoring other AP team members.
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
90 Day Plan
Within your first 90 days at Virta, we expect you will do the following:
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
IIndependently 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
Must-Haves
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
Experience with preparing and distributing 1099s preferred
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred
Values-driven culture
Virta’s company values drive our culture, so you’ll do well if:
You put people first and take care of yourself, your peers, and our patients equally
You have a strong sense of ownership and take initiative while empowering others to do the same
You prioritize positive impact over busy work
You have no ego and understand that everyone has something to bring to the table regardless of experience
You appreciate transparency and promote trust and empowerment through open access of information
You are evidence-based and prioritize data and science over seniority or dogma
You take risks and rapidly iterate
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Virta has a location based compensation structure. Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience. For this role, the compensation range is $50,861-58,127. Information about Virta’s benefits is on our Careers page at: https://www.virtahealth.com/careers.
As part of your duties at Virta, you may come in contact with sensitive patient information that is governed by HIPAA. Throughout your career at Virta, you will be expected to follow Virta's security and privacy procedures to ensure our patients' information remains strictly confidential. Security and privacy training will be provided.
As a remote-first company, our team is spread across various locations with office hubs in Denver and San Francisco.
Clinical roles: We currently do not hire in the following states: AK, HI, RI
Corporate roles: We currently do not hire in the following states: AK, AR, DE, HI, ME, MS, NM, OK, SD, VT, WI.
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