Accounting Specialist Full Time

Kindred Healthcare•Seattle, WA

29d•$23 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Seattle – First Hill is an 80-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located in the heart of downtown Seattle, surrounded by a number of shops and restaurants within walking distance. This role involves compiling and reviewing accounts payable documents, preparing document batches for processing, reviewing completed accounts payable runs, preparing special manual checks, responding to employee and vendor inquiries, and preparing and maintaining accounts payable records and reports. The position also assists the Accounting leader with journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, the reimbursement package, budget preparation, and other assigned accounting tasks.

Requirements

Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including excel spreadsheets, general ledger systems and accounts payable systems.
Thorough knowledge of accounts payable.
Must read, write and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting
Equivalent Combination of Education and Experience in accounting or finance in lieu of degree requirements (May be Considered)
Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Participates in hospital and departmental performance improvement activities to measure and assess the quality of services provided.
Adheres to all financial policies and procedures as established by the Corporation through its Board of Directors.
Complies and reviews accounts payable documents according to established procedures. Matches receiving reports, purchase orders and invoices, and compares price and quantity information. Identifies any discrepancies and takes appropriate corrective action.
Records appropriate vendor and expense account numbers on invoices and prepares accounts payable document batches for data processing.
Reviews completed accounts payable check runs and ensures their accuracy.
Matches suppliers credit memos with hospital debit memos. Investigates and resolves any identified discrepancies.
Prepares special manual checks as directed, according to established procedures.
Receives and answers inquiries from hospital employees and vendors regarding purchase orders, invoice data, accounts payable reports, maintains accounts payable records, and performs special projects related to accounts payable as assigned.
Prepares accounts payable reports, maintains accounts payable records, and performs special projects related to accounts payable as assigned.
Maintains hospital fixed asset records and coordinates payment off capital items with corporate accounts payable.
Prepares monthly accrual journal entries with all necessary backup.
Prepares other journal entries as directed by the Controller or Accounting Manager.
Prepares monthly account reconciliations as directed by the Controller, or Accounting Manager.
Prepares monthly reimbursement package as directed.
Assists in the preparation of the annual budget.
Assists on other close and accounting tasks, as required.
Prepares daily statistical and cash reports.
Assists in the preparation of payroll, if needed.