Payables Accountant

Overview

Remote role. Work a remote work schedule while residing in Oregon, Washington, Idaho or Utah.

This position supports the Payables team by performing payment-related accounting activities. Responsibilities include comprehensive audit work, review and verification of payment activity, and assisting with the development and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and controls. Strong customer service and support for internal and external business partners are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, review, and process invoices, statements, voucher check requests, and other documentation requesting payment to ensure the appropriate liability, expense, or capital asset general ledger account is used consistent with the corporate budget.
• Research and respond to payment inquiries from vendors, providers, members, and business partners.
• Establish new EFT setups and perform setup maintenance, including bank-relationship changes for providers as requested or directed.
• Balance and record payments made to subscribers, providers, hospitals, and/or vendors to ensure payments reconcile with documentation and reports.
• Audit payments for accuracy prior to releasing payments.
• Review, correct, and reissue all EFT failures.
• Maintain check control logs and claims balancing information in accordance with departmental processes and protocols.
• Research issues, place stop payment orders, and generate replacement payments as necessary.
• Apply accounts payable best practices and generally accepted protocols to all payment and EFT requests, reviewing documentation for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate approvals.
• Facilitate improper check endorsement processes for vendors, providers, and/or members in partnership with the banking institution.
• Research and respond to inquiries related to discrepancies in the Payables sub ledger as requested by the Financial Accounting and Reporting team.
• Complete daily banking functions, including positive pay research and decisions.
• Process mass payment requests.
• Use workflow or other technologies to research outstanding issues and to void or void-and-reissue payments as appropriate.
• Update applicable systems so other departments can research and resolve outstanding questions from customers, members, and business partners.
• Meet or exceed stated performance production quality and throughput metrics.
• Use imaging and data depository systems to respond to research inquiries and requests.
• Create and maintain records of voided checks and check tracers for informational retrieval and audit purposes.
• Contribute to quality initiatives and encourage process improvements that strengthen team and departmental activities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 2+ years of general accounting, accounts payable, or disbursement accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Attributes

• Demonstrated knowledge of accounts payable processes.
• Experience using a variety of personal computer software applications for general administrative functions.
• Experience including Intermediate Excel, Word, email, and calendaring software.
• Ability to process detailed data accurately.
• Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivation, excellent communication, customer service orientation, tolerance for ambiguity, and demonstrated sound decision-making.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in confidential matters.
• Ability to plan and organize own work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible hours during periods of heavy workload.
• Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making in professional settings highly desired.

Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment.
• May be required to work overtime.
• May be required to work outside normal business hours.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range (Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Idaho)

• Expected hiring range: $20.49 to 30.82 per hour
• Full hourly range: $19.40 to $34.90 per hour
• Bonus target: 5%

Benefits (Highlights)

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible family members, including mental health benefits.
• Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.
• Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure, in addition to 10 company-paid holidays.
• Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period).
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with the employer immediately preceding leave).
• Wellness programs that reward participation.
• Employee Assistance Fund.
• Commute and parking benefits.

Additional Information

• Work-from-home options: to take advantage of this flexible option, employees must have a wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular, and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5 Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb.
• Security requirement: new hires will need access to a personal mobile device to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Equal Opportunity: Equal Opportunity employer; drug and tobacco-free workplace.
• Background check required.
• If you need accommodation for any part of the application process due to a medical condition or disability, accommodations are available.

Location

Remote work schedule while residing in Oregon, Washington, Idaho or Utah.