Newport Hospital and Health Services (NHHS)

AP/ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Newport Hospital and Health Services (NHHS)  •  Washington (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Supports Controller and Senior Financial Analysts by managing daily bookkeeping, processing invoices, tracking expenses, and reconciling accounts. Their primary goal is to ensure financial records are accurate, up to date, and compliant with company policies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Participates in the facility's long-term and short-term financial process; makes recommendations, analyzes deficiencies and reports.
  • Ensures entries are posted to the correct month and year.
  • Assists with reconciliation of retail pharmacy monthly receipts, pulling necessary reports and logging daily activity.
  • Analyzes policy and workflow processes and provides recommendations for improvement.
  • Understands the structure of the Chart of Accounts and accounting process flow.
  • Prepares month end and year end journal entries
  • Reconciles accounts as directed and prepares journal entries for Senior Financial Analysts.
  • Compiles, analyzes and reviews data for financial reports; works with existing databases and/or performs research to complete financial reports requested by the different governing agencies.
  • Supports AP Specialist and Payroll Accountant by learning all relevant essential job functions.
  • Responsible for review of expenses for budgeting.
  • Completes assigned Year End and Cost Report schedules in a timely manner.
  • Ensures that all work is completed in a timely manner and is accurate.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
  • Completes annual District-required and/or job-required educational requirements.
  • Maintains regulatory requirements.
  • Wears identification while on duty.
  • Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality. Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
  • Maintains employee/patient confidentiality.
  • Represents the District in a positive and professional manner.
  • Participates in department’s performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
  • Demonstrates the mission, ethics, and goals of the facility and the department.
  • Communication with patients, residents, guests, family, and staff is courteous, respectful, and helpful.
  • Maintains a clean, safe, and accident-free environment.

Minimum Education:

AA Degree

Required Experience:

A minimum of two (2) years experience in clerical accounting. Knowledge of bookkeeping/accounting principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

Payroll support; understanding of GL structures; GAAP.

Compensation/How We Care For You:

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation in increments increases annually.

Comprehensive benefit package including:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • AFLAC
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Bonus, if eligible upon Board approval
  • Gym membership
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Opportunities

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.

Newport Hospital and Health Services (NHHS)

About Newport Hospital and Health Services (NHHS)

Newport Hospital and Health Services provides for the health care needs of Pend Oreille County residents and community members.

We are guided by our Mission: "We are dedicated to serving our community with integrity and exceptional quality care."

We are inspired by our Vision: “Sustaining independence by delivering innovative and excellent, life-long healthcare."

We live our Values: At NHHS, we provide exceptional CARE:

*Compassion

*Accountability

*Respect

*Excellence

NHHS employs six primary care physicians, four emergency room physicians, one hospitalist, six health care affiliates, three pharmacists, two Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, and five surgeons (general, orthopedic, gynecology, podiatry). We offer complete obstetrical care including epidural anesthesia and Cesarean deliveries in a private, family setting.

Outpatient services are comprised of full-service diagnostic imaging (radiology), laboratory, pathology and licensed physical, occupational, and speech therapy. NHHS also offers short stay and same day surgical services and a fully staffed general medical acute care unit.

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Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Newport, WA
Year Founded
1921
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