Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

ETHIC – Excellence, Teamwork, Hospitality, Integrity, and Compassion – steadfastly characterizes our mission to continually enrich the daily lives of residents. We practice these principles with every task and interaction, from personal caregiver assistance to mowing the grass. At Touchmark, we say: 

I AM AN ALLY
• I AM A FRIEND
• I AM A GIVER

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. This role is responsible for overseeing complex AP functions, providing guidance to team members, and ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of payment processes. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical knowledge with leadership skills to support smooth financial operations and vendor relationships across the organization.

*We are hiring two Senior Accounts Payable Specialists — one full-time and one temporary to cover a leave of absence.

• Invoice & Payment Oversight: Ensure invoices are processed accurately, payments are executed smoothly, and compliance with internal controls and financial policies is maintained.
• Vendor & Escalation Management: Oversee key or strategic vendor accounts, resolve escalations, and coordinate with Purchasing, Finance, and Operations to resolve payment issues or discrepancies.
• Team Leadership: Review and approve the work of Level 1–2 AP Specialists, providing feedback, training, and mentorship to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Month-End Close Support: Assist with accruals, reconciliations, and aging report reviews to support timely financial close activities.
• Process Improvement: Analyze and recommend system efficiencies, automation opportunities, and workflow enhancements to strengthen AP operations.
• Audit & Compliance: Prepare documentation for internal and external audits; ensure adherence to contracts, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration & Customer Service: Partner with Business Office Managers to provide support for compliance, invoicing, and customer service needs.
• Special Projects: Complete additional assignments and projects as directed by the Accounts Payable Manager.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred, or a combination of education and 3–5+ years of accounts payable experience.
• Experience: Advanced ERP/financial system knowledge strongly desired; prior RealPage accounting software experience preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Communication: Effective interpersonal and listening skills with the ability to train, mentor, and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

• Knowledge of financial regulations, compliance standards, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience driving process improvements in accounts payable operations.

Touchmark is dedicated to providing the best for our residents, and it all begins with providing the best for our employees.  That's why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our team members who work 30+ hours per week which includes:

• Paid time off 
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents
• Education assistance
• Bonus and retirement plans
• Health care, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• On-Demand Pay allows you to access pay as you earn it
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental insurance options 

We are looking to hire individuals whose values align with ours and who believe in doing everything they can to lead by example in safety, compassion, and empathy. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

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