Accountant

About the role

At Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA), our work is rooted in service, community, culture, and family. We are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Tribal members and the communities we serve through compassionate, culturally centered healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll, including timesheet review, payroll verification, issue resolution, and retirement contribution reporting.
• Maintain Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance by uploading payroll data, tracking employee hours, and maintaining accurate reporting records.
• Manage accounts payable transactions accurately and timely using automated accounting and purchasing systems.
• Perform accounts receivable activities, including payment processing, banking transactions, and record maintenance in accordance with department procedures.
• Prepare daily cash monitoring and monthly reconciliations to ensure accurate tracking of fund availability and financial activity.
• Prepare and maintain general ledger entries, financial reconciliations, and required monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting reports.
• Review purchase requisitions for budget availability, grant compliance, and adherence to established organizational guidelines.
• Provide excellent customer service and administrative support to staff, vendors, and external contacts regarding payroll, accounts payable, invoice inquiries, and other accounting-related matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, with an accounting emphasis that includes at least 24 credit hours in accounting from an accredited institution.
• One (1) year of direct accounting related experience.
• Must have full-cycle payroll experience for 50 or more employees using electronic systems.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using automated accounting and payroll systems.

Benefits

• Supportive environment that values a healthy work/life balance.
• Medical/Dental/Vision monthly premiums paid 100% by PTHA for employees (health coverage begins the first of the month following hire date).
• (13) annual leave (vacation) days + (13) annual sick leave days.
• (18+) annual paid holidays including a birthday holiday.
• 401(k) with annual profit-sharing contributions after (1) years of service.
• Life and AD&D insurance coverage.
• If you're looking for a career where your accounting expertise supports something meaningful, this is your opportunity.

Pay

Hiring Range: $57,103.07 - $65,668.60 per year

Schedule

On-Site Schedule: Full-Time | Mon – Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM