Hospital Accountant: Payables, Payroll & Compliance

Columbia Basin Hospital; Ephrata (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid time off

Employer-matched retirement plan

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Cafe discount

Job summary

Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata, WA is seeking an Accountant to join our Finance team. You will manage accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, and financial reporting with a focus on accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in accounting, two or more years of corporate bookkeeping experience, strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables), and excellent communication. This is a full-time on-site role supporting a tight-knit healthcare community.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or related field.
• Two or more years of corporate bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting theory.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus.
• Ability to meet deadlines independently with sound judgement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting systems; advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable including invoice review, coding, payment processing, vendor maintenance, and 1099 reporting.
• Administer the bi-weekly payroll process, including timesheets, deductions, garnishments, retirement reporting, and payroll corrections.
• Prepare and maintain journal entries, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Assist with monthly and annual financial statement preparation and maintain fixed asset records.
• Develop and maintain financial worksheets, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with administration and maintenance of the 340B program.
• Prepare and maintain regulatory and compliance reports.
• Develop and compile financial information supporting the Medicare Cost Report and annual financial audit.
• Help develop, maintain, and monitor internal controls.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve issues within the accounting system and day-to-day financial operations.
• Apply sound judgment and knowledge of applicable policies, regulations, and accounting practices.
• Support other Finance Department projects and responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service focus

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata, WA is seeking an Accountant to join our Finance team. You will manage accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, and financial reporting with a focus on accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in accounting, two or more years of corporate bookkeeping experience, strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables), and excellent communication. This is a full-time on-site role supporting a tight-knit healthcare community.