Accounts Payable Specialist (Part-Time)

Position Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Reporting To: Accounts Payable Manager

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

The Company: Signature Dental Partners

Company Overview

Signature Dental Partners (SDP) is an established and respected private-equity backed dental support organization (DSO) providing affiliated dentists in the Southwest, Mountain and Pacific Northwest regions with proven non-clinical business support functions. This non-clinical support allows dentists to spend more time and attention on patient care rather than burdensome administrative functions. Affiliated dentists benefit from professionally managed non-clinical support services such as human resources, payor relations, group purchasing, vendor management, capital investments, staff management, recruiting, finance, marketing, and information systems.

Signature Dental Partners is hiring an accounting professional who takes pride in accuracy, compliance, and building strong vendor relationships. This role will be key in ensuring timely, accurate, and well-controlled payment operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Enter and maintain accurate financial records within accounting systems.
• Prepare and process payments, including checks and ACH transactions.
• Research and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, vendor statements, and payments with minimal supervision.
• Manage the Accounts Payable inbox by responding to inquiries from vendors and internal staff; escalate urgent issues as needed.
• Collaborate and cross-train with other AP team members to ensure adequate coverage.
• Assist with month-end close activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support the implementation of technology-driven solutions.

Required Criteria

• 1–3 years of hands-on Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience with full-cycle AP in a high-volume, multi-entity environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct, Centime)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills when working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Positive, proactive, and team-oriented attitude.

Preferred Criteria

• Associates degree or certificate preferred (not required).

Work Environment:

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote
• Fast-paced environment with peak workloads during month-end close