Accounting Specialist Full Time

Kindred; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Seattle – First Hill is seeking an accounting professional to process accounts payable, prepare batches, and maintain payable records. The role supports the Controller and Accounting Manager with journal entries and reconciliations, and assists with monthly closings and budgeting tasks.

Experience in a hospital or healthcare environment is preferred. Strong Excel and ledger systems knowledge, plus excellent attendance, are essential for reliable financial operations.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s in accounting preferred.
• Experience with accounts payable in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and general ledger systems.

Responsibilities

• Complies and reviews accounts payable documents and prepares document batches.
• Prepares and maintains accounts payable records and reports.
• Assists Accounting leadership with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepares monthly accruals, closing entries, and budget assistance.
• Responds to employee and vendor inquiries and supports special projects.

Skills

Accounts payable

Excel

General ledger

Microsoft Office

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's in accounting (preferred)

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Accounts payable systems

Excel (MS Excel)

General ledger software

Job description

Description

Description

Kindred Hospital Seattle – First Hill is an 80-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located in the heart of downtown Seattle, surrounded by a number of shops and restaurants within walking distance.

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: $23.41 - $29.69/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.

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.