Accounts Payable Specialist - Part-Time / Hybrid

Island Health•Anacortes, WA

7h•$25 - $37•Hybrid

About The Position

At Island Health, people are at the center of everything we do. As a part of the Finance and Accounting team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our mission to care for those who care for others. You’ll help create a positive and seamless experience for every team member — ensuring they feel valued, supported, and heard. The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the payables processing of Island Hospital and related functions as a member of the Finance department. This position is a working expert of the Hospital’s accounts payable systems and ensures expenses are in compliance with Hospital policies and contracts and payments are processed according to established rules. The Accounts Payable Specialist prepares monthly, quarterly and year end reports. You will also be responsible for the addition of assets into the electronic tracking system and maintenance of these items for the purpose of calculating depreciation and physical inventories.

Requirements

High school diploma and/or equivalent required
Minimum three (3) years of accounts payable experience required along with knowledge of basic accounting principles.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with several variables in standardized situations.
Strong working knowledge of computer/finance software packages and specific customer applications.
Ability to interact positively with all staff levels and vendors

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

Matches invoices to receiver/purchase orders and works with Supply Chain to resolve discrepancies in order for the invoices to be approved for payment
Secures written approval from managers/directors for non-purchase order invoices.
Verifies that reimbursement requests are in compliance with Hospital policy.
Enters approved invoices into Expanse
Prepares estimated cash reports and payment selections for processing.
Prints checks and matches to appropriate supporting documentation.
Maintains vendor records
Works with vendors to rectify payment issues
Prepares and files annual 1099 forms
Process credit applications as needed
Provides assistance in month-end processing including but not limited to the keying of journal entries, reconciliation work, and data tracking.
Enters additions to the asset ledger and reconciles to the general ledger.
Assists departments in physical inventory of assets as needed.
All other duties as assigned.