Accounts Payable Specialist
Job Details
Job Location
Bellevue - Bellevue, WA
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$22.17 - $32.15 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Description and Qualifications
GENERAL SUMMARY
TheAccounts Payable Specialist (AP Specialist) supports the accounting activities of LifeCenter Northwest through the performance of duties related to the accounts payable, including clinical accounts payable.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Accounts Payable Duties
Enter accounts payable transactions in accounting software
Create accounts payable imports from invoice workflow system, reviewing to ensure proper approval and coding of charges
Manage vendor invoice log
Route weekly check run and related invoices to check signers for approval
Create monthly accounts payable accrual entry and reconcile related general ledger accounts monthly
Determine appropriate disbursements for weekly check run
Reconcile vendor statements, and conduct further research when discrepancies arise.
Review all invoices for appropriate documentation, coding, and approval prior to payment.
Manage vendor correspondence via phone or email.
Responsible for obtaining vendor W-9 tax forms and updating or adding vendors in the GL system as needed
Reconcile vendor list from the GL system with Streamline Verify monthly
Responsible for issuing vendor Misc-1099 forms in accordance with IRS guidelines.
Maintain accounts payable aging, ensuring that it is accurate and up to date
Generate denial letters for charges not owed by LifeCenter NW and send to Administrative Associate for mailing
Process organ case billing forms as directed by Clinical Accounting Specialist
Employee Expense Duties
Responsible for knowledge of Concur system
Support GL Accountant with employee expense activities as needed
Supervision
This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.
Other Responsibilities
Support Accounting Manager in preparation for external audits
Follows other instructions/directions and will perform other related duties as required by the needs of LifeCenter and leadership team.
Participate in compliance, quality assurance, and performance improvement programs and initiatives.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and LifeCenter policies and procedures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
The ability to function and complete work with competing priorities is required.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and intermediate proficiency with Excel required.
Experience with accounting software preferred.
Experience with Concur preferred.
BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS
The employee in this position must uphold the core values of LifeCenter; these include:
Integrity: We are trustworthy, reliable, respectful, and accountable.
Collaboration: We work in partnership with others, seeking to understand and be understood, and finding common ground and shared goals to build upon together.
Courage: We take personal responsibility and face challenges head-on.
Service: Through professionalism and dedication, we honor our commitment to serve others and our obligation to be good stewards of the gift of life.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum one-year accounting work experience.
Associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Relevant work experience and training may be substituted for academic requirements.
Previous experience in healthcare accounting preferred.
Requires a valid driver’s license and access to an insured automobile or the ability to arrive and depart from work and work-related functions at expected times.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or applicable medical or religious exemption will be required as a condition of employment upon offer. For those that need to complete the vaccination series, start dates will be adjusted.
Benefits and Compensation
LifeCenter Northwest offers medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and travel accident insurance. Employees have the option of enrolling in the following supplemental or voluntary plans: life insurance, short-term disability, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness coverage and pet insurance. Employees enrolled in our 403(b) program will receive an employer match of up to 7% after one year, employees are auto enrolled at 3% and may change their enrollment at any time. LifeCenter encourages all employees to find balance and well-being and provides all employees access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and provides a quarterly Wellness Reimbursement. Employees enjoy paid holidays throughout the calendar year and earn 119 hours of PTO annually (to start) as well as Health Time Off hours that is earned 1 hour per 30 worked, paid living donor leave, two weeks paid jury duty leave after 6 months of service, and three weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service is complete. A comprehensive review of benefits can be found athttps://lcnw.org/about/employment-opportunities/.
LifeCenter Northwest is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.