Accounts Payable Specialist

Axogen is committed to building and maintaining a strong and gratifying company culture that fosters professional growth. Our hands-on and personal approach makes transitioning to a new job a seamless and enjoyable process. Most benefits are effective on day one!  

Axogen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status. 

 Why you’ll love working at Axogen: 

• Friendly, open, and fun team culture that values unique perspectives 
• Company-wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients’ lives 
• Comprehensive, high-quality benefits package effective on date of hire 
• Educational assistance available for all employees 
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan 
• Paid holidays, including floating holidays, to be used at your discretion 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Referral incentive program 

Axogen Mission and Business Purpose

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by making restoration of peripheral nerve function an expected standard of care. We aim to lead the markets we serve by always requiring the solutions we offer patients and caregivers provide an improved benefit-to-risk profile as compared to existing standards of care. To ensure we deliver improved benefit-to-risk solutions, we will guide and expect the market and design requirement specifications underlying our engineering, business development, and clinical research activities, objectively target advancements in standards of care.

Job Summary of the Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for creating Purchase Order (PO) and invoice matching process for non-inventory services and non-inventory goods using AvidXchange, ensuring that invoices and receipts are accurately matched to POs, coded correctly and approved per department workflows. This role involves high volume processing of invoices and resolving discrepancies in accordance with company policy. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and experience with automated AP systems. 

Requirements of the Accounts Payable Specialist

• 2‑4 years of experience in Accounts Payable and Invoice/ Purchase Order matching process. 
• Understanding of accounting principles and practices as it relates to Accounts Payable. 
• Understanding of purchase orders, receipts / receiving processes. 
• Experience using AvidXchange or similar AP automation software: PO matching (2‑way / 3‑way) and workflow routing a plus. 
• Strong understanding of approval workflows, departmental changes, spend approval and SOX controls relating to AP. 
• Strong organizational, communication, attention to detail, accuracy in data entry, with ability to spot discrepancies. 
• Familiarity with GL coding, cost centers, vendor terms. 
• Knowledge of tax compliance (e.g. 1099) and vendor management. 
• Good communication skills for working with internal stakeholders (workflow teams, purchasing and managers) and external vendors. 
• Understanding of compliance, audit requirements for vendor payments. 
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple incoming communication channels (i.e. Multiple email inboxes and Teams channels) 
• High School Diploma or equivalent required 
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field a plus 

Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Specialist

The specific duties of the Accounts Payable Specialist include but are not limited to:

• Create and issue purchase orders (POs) in AvidXchange based on approved requisitions or departments requests. 
• Match invoices to purchase orders: 2‑way matching: invoice and PO; 3‑way matching: invoice, PO, and goods/services receipt in the system. 
• Verify that PO details (line items, quantities, unit prices) align with invoice. Raise exceptions/discrepancies when mismatches occur. 
• Coordinate with departments workflows within the company to resolve mismatches (e.g., missing receipt, wrong quantity, wrong pricing). 
• Route Purchase Orders and invoices for approval based on predefined workflows; ensure appropriate electronic approvals are obtained. 
• Apply correct general ledger (GL) coding: account codes, cost centers and CAR project codes.  
• Maintain and update open POs to reflect changes or cancellations. 
• Assist with new vendor onboarding: ensuring proper vendor setup, W‑9, and payment preferences. 
• Maintain communications with departments by answering questions, following up on outstanding issues (e.g., blanket POs, one time PO, partial shipments, etc.). 
• Maintain an understanding of department projects specific needs to create POs accordingly and match invoices. 
• Understand and manage department-specific workflows (e.g., Operations, facilities, IT, etc.) and ensure compliance within each department. 
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding balances or discrepancies. 
• Escalate items to Senior AP or Manager if there is any problem or question. 
• Assist in Month End and Year End closing by reconciling accounts payable records. 
• Assist with annual 1099 reporting 

Location

111 West Oak Ave., Tampa, FL  33602

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Benefits/Compensation

This position is eligible for an annual bonus.

Benefits offered for this position include Health, Dental, Vision, Matching 401K, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Caregiver Leave, Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Disability Insurance, as described in more detail in summary plan descriptions.

Hourly Pay Range$22.50—$28 USD

Company Statements

Axogen follows healthcare system guidelines with respect to credentialing, vaccinations and other employment/compliance related requirements, as well as CDC guidance. Axogen reserves the right to amend its policies from time to time in its sole discretion.

As AI is becoming a common tool throughout the application process, we want to be clear about its appropriate use at Axogen. Using AI to support resume writing, research or interview preparation is perfectly acceptable, provided the content is accurate and genuinely represents your qualifications and skills. For other key parts of your interview process, however, it is important that the ideas, communication, and work you share reflect your own voice, experiences, and thinking. We ask that you participate in our live interviews and complete any assessments without AI assistance unless instructions explicitly indicate otherwise or a specific exception is discussed and approved in advance. This approach ensures fairness, celebrates your individuality, and allows your authentic perspective to shine. Behaviors that do not align with these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if later discovered. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to learning about the unique contributions only you can bring to Axogen.

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