Accounting Specialist
Umpqua Health is seeking a meticulous and skilled Accounting Specialist to join our dynamic finance team. This role is integral to managing accounts payable operations, ensuring the precise and efficient processing of invoices, and upholding robust financial controls. You will play a key role in reconciling accounts, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate financial records. Success in this position requires excellent organizational skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Your Impact:
- Review, verify, and process invoices and requisitions for goods and services in a timely and accurate manner.
- Prepare and perform check runs, electronic funds transfers, and ACH payments to ensure timely disbursement.
- Maintain vendor files and relationships to ensure terms are met, resolve invoice discrepancies, and secure credit for outstanding memos.
- Reconcile accounts payable transactions, monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date, and reconcile supplier statements
- Produce monthly reports and assist in month-end closing as required.
- Provide supporting documentation for audits and assist in audit preparations to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
- Maintain accurate and organized AP files, update and reconcile sub-ledger to the general ledger.
- Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate effectively with internal departments and external entities to clarify purchase orders, contracts, invoices, or payment discrepancies.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement in the accounts payable process.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization’s Values.
Your Credentials:
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounts payable or similar role.
- Proficient in accounting software (specific software experience can be listed here if relevant) and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to process and reconcile complex invoices with accuracy and efficiency.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to manage relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion in financial matters.
About Umpqua Health
At Umpqua Health, we're more than just a healthcare organization; we're a community-driven Coordinated Care Organization (CCO) committed to improving the health and well-being of individuals and families throughout our region. Umpqua Health serves Douglas County, Oregon, where we prioritize personalized care and innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of our members. Our comprehensive services include primary care, specialty care, behavioral health services, and care coordination to ensure our members receive holistic, integrated healthcare. Our collaborative approach fosters a supportive environment where every team member plays a vital role in our mission to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare services. From preventative care to managing chronic conditions, we're dedicated to empowering healthier lives and building a stronger, healthier community together. Join us in making a difference at Umpqua Health.
Umpqua Health is an equal opportunity employer that embraces individuals from all backgrounds. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the business. Our dedication to fairness and equality extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, training, promotion, and compensation, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.