Accounts Payable Specialist
Virta HealthAbout the role
Virta Health is on a mission to transform type 2 diabetes and weight-loss care. 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 diabetes and obesity in one billion people.
Join a mission-driven Finance team at a company that’s transforming healthcare at scale. You will have an immediate impact in supporting Virta’s rapid growth — ensuring smooth, accurate financial operations as we scale. This role will work closely with one other AP Specialist and report to the AP Associate Manager. You will also collaborate with the broader Finance team and will have exposure to a variety of systems and to various other teams at Virta.
Responsibilities
Collaborate daily with the AP team to manage all aspects of the Accounts Payable function. The below responsibilities will be split alongside one other AP Specialist:
Manage the Accounts Payable inbox and respond promptly and professionally to all internal and external inquiries
Process invoices (approximately 300-400 per month [subject to increase as the company grows]), post business transactions with appropriate coding (both account and department) ensuring accurate GL and departmental coding, PO matching, proper approvals, and timely payments in accordance with vendor terms
Process expense reimbursements (approximately 300-500 per month [subject to increase as the company grows]) ensuring compliance with Virta T&E Policy and confirming approvals are received timely
Review approximately 300–400 monthly company credit card transactions; verify receipts, refunds, and general ledger coding accuracy
Maintain organized and easily accessible digital records of invoices, receipts, and vendor tax documentation (e.g., W-9s & payment documentation)
Perform month-end accounting duties including invoice accruals and account reconciliations
Prepare and coordinate weekly payment runs to ensure accurate and timely vendor disbursements
Support Virtans with ad-hoc requests to better understand related spend
Prepare and distribute annual 1099s
Identify and assist with implementing system integrations and process improvements to enhance AP efficiency and scalability
Maintain excellent communication standards both internally and externally in order to continue to elevate the Virta finance function to best-in-class
Perform other duties and projects as assigned
90 Day Plan
Within your first 90 days at Virta, we expect you will do the following:
Within your first 90 days at Virta, we expect you will do the following:
Establish a strong understanding of the existing Accounts Payable process including GL accounts and departments used at Virta, invoice entry and timing, credit card and expense reimbursement timing, payment workflows, and Virta’s AP policies
Build effective working relationships across teams through consistent and transparent communication
Become a primary point of contact for internal and external inquiries regarding invoices and payments
Identify areas within the existing process that require improvements to increase the efficiency of the AP process
Must-Haves
2+ years of accounts payable experience, or equivalent combination of education and transferable experience
Experience with full cycle vendor management, end-to-end invoice processing, employee expense reimbursement oversight, and company credit card oversight
Experience with creating and distributing 1099’s
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word as well as Google suite (Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Slides, and Gmail).
Highly organized and detail oriented
Ability to multitask while still adhering to hard deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with internal and external parties and to document procedures
Exemplary interpersonal skills to work with anyone and leave them with a positive impression of the Virta finance function
Optimistic attitude; as we are a team that is critical to the success of the Company, bringing a positive attitude to both daily responsibiliti
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