Job Description

Get to know Summit Pacific Medical Center:

Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility. We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider.

• Critical Access Hospital
• 24/7 Emergency Department
• Level II Cardiac Center
• Level III Stroke Center
• Level IV Trauma Care

To learn more about Summit Pacific, visit www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org

Pay Range (depending on experience):

$22.19 - $32.10

The Accounts Payable Specialist is an integral member of the finance team and will be primarily responsible for the compiling, processing, and maintaining the accounts payable records for the District. This position will perform moderately complex clerical assignment in accordance with the finance and organization’s standard procedures. The Accounts Payable Specialist will have contact with various vendor representatives, department managers, directors, executives within and outside of the organization which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• *Ensuring appropriate documentation and approval on all invoices prior to payment.
• *Responsible for the general ledger coding of invoices to the appropriate accounts. Responsible for reconciling and balancing various general ledger accounts and researching/resolving any discrepancies on a timely basis.
• *Responsible for updating and maintaining the complete accounts payable vendor database. Responsible for maintaining vendor files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• *Responsible for issuing payment for identified invoices timely. Responsible for auditing and verifying employee expense reports to ensure they are in compliance with the company’s policies.
• Responsible for obtaining, reconciling and balancing various vendor invoices and statements, and researching/resolving any discrepancies on a timely basis. Assists in the preparation of third party reporting requirements.
• Ensuring 1099 preparation and documents are completed in accordance with IRS guidelines. Assist in month end closing procedures to ensure all expenses incurred are adequately recorded and related monthly reports are completed.
• Researches and analyzes alternatives for improving work flows. Develops “best practice” recommendations by partnering with other team members in examining data and identifying trends.
• Special projects and other related duties as assigned.

*Essential Job Function

Organizational Responsibilities

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to support the Summit Pacific Medical Center mission, vision and values; comply with SPMC policies and procedures; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner at all times.

Required Education and Experience

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

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations

• n/a

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Must be able to thrive in a fast –pace and high volume professional environment while maintaining timely and accurate records.
• Works professionally as a member of the team and has interpersonal skills required to interact with staff members and patients.
• 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.
• Must be able to resolve problems in recurring assignment in accordance with previous training and experience.
• 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. Ability to identify and employ communication strategies appropriate to the audience.
• Ability to work in a team environment in performing a wide variety of assignments that require the use of problem-solving, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to develop processes and systems and to maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting < 10lbs: Occasional (10-30% of the time)
• Lifting 10-35lbs: Seldom (1-10% of the time)
• Lifting > 35lbs: Seldom (1-10% of the time)
• Carrying < 10lbs: Occasional (10-30% of the time)
• Carrying 10-35lbs: Seldom (1-10% of the time)
• Carrying > 35lbs: Seldom (1-10% of the time)
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequent (30-70% of the time)
• Sitting: Frequent (30-70% of the time)
• Standing: Frequent (30-70% of the time)
• Walking: Occasional (10-30% of the time)
• Bending/Stooping: Occasional (10-30% of the time)
• Crouching: Occasional (10-30% of the time)

Sensory Requirements

• Vision: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices
• Hearing: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices
• Speech: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices

FTE:

1

Work Shift:

All non union, non exempt staff

Working Location:

Elma, Washington

Benefits:

Our uniquely designed benefits are here to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security!

We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Benefits offered by SPMC:

• 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

Additional Information:

• Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding nonprofit public hospital district serving east Grays Harbor County, Washington. Founded in 1982, Summit Pacific now operates three locations comprised of a critical access hospital, primary care clinics, an urgent care clinic and range of ancillary and specialty services.
• Far enough to have privacy and enjoy the small-town lifestyle, yet close enough to have the benefits of the city. There are many year-round recreational activities in and around Grays Harbor such as:
• Hiking/ walking trails – whether you’re looking for short easy walking trails or long hikes you can find many trails located either on site or just miles from Summit Pacific. There are many great hiking trails about an hour away at the Quinault Rainforest which is also the home of some of the largest trees in the world!
• Kayaking – There are many areas that are easily accessible and have beautiful views.
• Nature viewing – Multiple whale watching towers and tours, state parks, Olympic Game Farm (where you can feed the animals straight from your car)
• Fishing & Hunting – If you’re looking for areas to hunt/ fish or looking for guided tours this is a great area! Westport is just 42 miles away with many opportunities to catch or buy fresh fish off the docks!
• Other activities – Multiple museums, winery, arcades, rentable mopeds, Seabrook (vacation beach town), many areas to surf for experienced surfers and surfing lessons for those who want to learn.
• Nearby colleges – Grays Harbor College is a community college located in Aberdeen with other community colleges located in surrounding areas, as well as some state colleges and universities in other areas of WA state.

Summit Pacific Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer that is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and access to, and participation in, treatment and employment in the hospital’s programs, activities, services, and employment.

This organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA). For further information on E-Verify contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.