Accounts Payable Associate (Hybrid - Los Angeles)

**Our Mission:** MDpanel is one of the largest providers of expert medical opinions in the United States. We are committed to being the most coveted partner for physicians, carriers, attorneys, and patients by connecting those in need of medical opinions with the most qualified and highly regarded medical professionals in the U.S. MDpanel allows our member healthcare professional partners to maximize their time and produce unparalleled revenue opportunities. In return, our carrier and attorney clients receive timely, complete, thorough, and easy-to-understand opinions to support the medical legal inquiry. MDpanel is revolutionizing the medical opinion space by creating the first true marketplace to connect those in need of medical opinions to those capable of providing them. Unlike traditional, services-based models, we are devoted to our healthcare professionals and are relentless about removing the burden of administration, securing exam volume, preparing for and supporting physical examinations, backend processing, report submissions, and billing. At the heart of MDpanel, our team is committed to delivering an unparalleled experience for all stakeholders. We think big, start small, and move fast. Our culture is built on supporting each other with accountability, transparency, and passion for our mission. **Position Summary:** MDpanel is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Associate to join our growing Finance team. This role is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounts payable function, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, employee expenses, and vendor payments while maintaining the integrity of financial records. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role is responsible for processing vendor invoices and payments, maintaining vendor records, supporting month-end close, and contributing to process improvements within a fast-paced, multi-entity finance environment. The position also provides occasional support for other accounting functions as business needs evolve. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** ### Accounts Payable - Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper approvals, coding, and supporting documentation. - Establish new vendor accounts and maintain accurate vendor records, including W-9 documentation, banking information, and contact details. - Prepare and process vendor payments via ACH, check, and wire transfer while ensuring compliance with internal controls. - Review and process employee expense reports for accuracy and adherence to company policies. - Research and resolve invoice discrepancies by partnering with internal departments and external vendors. - Maintain organized vendor files, contracts, invoices, and supporting documentation. - Prepare annual 1099 filings and support year-end compliance requirements. ### Accounting Operations & Financial Support - Assist with monthly account reconciliations, expense analysis, and general accounting activities. - Support month-end and year-end close processes by completing assigned accounting tasks and financial checklists. - Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation. - Collaborate with the Accounting Supervisor and Finance leadership to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. - Support internal and external audits by preparing requested documentation and responding to audit inquiries. ### Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration - Assist with integrating accounts payable processes for newly acquired entities. - Identify opportunities to improve financial workflows, automation, and operational efficiency. - Partner with departments across the organization to resolve invoice, payment, and vendor-related issues. - Provide occasional support for Accounts Receivable activities, including payment processing and customer account research, as needed. - Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive financial and company informati…