Accounting Specialist Full Time

ScionHealth; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

ScionHealth is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable specialist to process and review AP documentation, batch processing, and vendor inquiries at our CA facility. You will assist in journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and budgeting tasks as part of the Accounting team.

The role requires strong knowledge of AP procedures, excellent attention to detail, and reliable attendance in a hospital finance environment. On-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and internal controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and GL/accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Process and review accounts payable documents and batches.
• Respond to employee and vendor inquiries and maintain records.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and budget-related tasks.

Skills

Accounts payable

English fluency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

General ledger systems

Accounts payable systems

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Brea helps patients return to the lives they love.

At our 48-bed hospital, our physician-led care teams provide critically ill patients with the specialized acute care and rehabilitation they need, for the time they need it - empowering them to take the next step in their recovery journey. We also offer a 4-bed ICU and three negative pressure rooms to accommodate particularly serious conditions.

We are located less than a mile north of Brea Junior High School and conveniently surrounded by restaurants and shops.

Job Summary

Complies and reviews accounts payable documents and prepares document batches for processing, reviews completed accounts payable runs; prepares special manual checks; responds to employee and vendor inquiries; and prepares and maintains accounts payable records and reports. Assists the Accounting leader on journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, the reimbursement package, preparation of the budget and other accounting tasks as assigned.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• 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.

Pay Range: $21.97-$27.86/hr.

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (AND) Bachelor’s Degree in accounting (Preferred) Or Equivalent Combination of Education and Experience in accounting or finance in lieu of degree requirements (May be Considered)

Licenses/Certifications

• None

Experience

• Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred.