Accounts Payable Specialist, Days, Full Time (1.0 FTE)

About the role

The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a crucial role in the finance team, handling accounts payable records and supporting various departments within Summit Pacific Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring appropriate documentation and approval on all invoices prior to payment.
• Responsible for the general ledger coding of invoices to the appropriate accounts.
• Reconciling and balancing various general ledger accounts and researching/resolving any discrepancies on a timely basis.
• Maintaining the accounts payable vendor database and updating vendor files and documentation.
• Issuing payment for identified invoices timely and auditing and verifying employee expense reports.
• Auxiliary in the preparation of third-party reporting requirements.
• Ensuring 1099 preparation and documents are completed in accordance with IRS guidelines.
• Aid in month-end closing procedures to ensure all expenses are adequately recorded and related monthly reports are completed.
• Researching and analyzing alternatives for improving work flows and developing “best practice” recommendations.
• Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports the Summit Pacific Medical Center mission, vision, and values.
• Complies with SPMC policies and procedures.
• Conducts oneself in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner.

Requirements

• Associate Degree preferred.
• Accounting and/or Accounts payable experience preferred.
• Hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable and general ledger systems and procedures.
• Proficient in the use of current technology, including Microsoft Office products, internet, copiers, scanners, multi-line telephones, credit card machines, and faxes.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in data mining, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong organization abilities and attention to detail.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting: Occasional (10-30%)
• Carrying: Occasional (10-30%)
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequent (30-70%)
• Sitting: Frequent (30-70%)
• Standing: Frequent (30-70%)
• Walking: Occasional (10-30%)
• Bending/Stooping: Occasional (10-30%)
• Crouching: Occasional (10-30%)

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental (including Orthodontia)
• Vision
• Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
• Daycare subsidized benefit
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
• 457 retirement account for additional funds
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smoking Cessation Assistance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
• Beautiful on-site gym for employees
• Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
• Walking trails on site