Frontier Behavioral Health

Accounting Specialist


Pay$23.71 - $28.88 / hour
LocationSpokane/Washington
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R-202500002

      Frontier Behavioral Health’s presence in Spokane is more than 100 years strong, allowing our non-profit organization to understand the varied needs of our clients and the larger community. Our programs are designed to provide evidence-based treatment to adults, youth and seniors who are dealing with a wide range of behavioral health issues. As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey. If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others come join us!

      Responsible for the daily accounting operations for accounts payable, including general ledger entries, purchase requisitions, cash disbursements, and check processing activities. Support the Full Charge Accountant in performing accounts payable and accounting tasks as necessary. Manage cash distribution and reporting. Process check payments and oversee the distribution of all payments.

      ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

      1. Perform accounts payable duties as assigned, including:

      • Invoice coding review and verification

      • Invoice reclassifications and correction

      • Purchase order creation and invoice match

      • Use tax assessment and calculation

      • Monitor open purchase orders and communicate issues with department directors

      • Reconcile vendor statements with accounts payable system

      • Organize new vendor set up efforts, obtain vendor W9 documents, track excluded providers, and communicate with directors and vendors

      • Month end journal entries, reports, and other duties

      2. Manage assigned purchase orders by creating POs, tracking progress, processing PO receipts, reconciling POs with invoices, and communicating relevant information with directors and vendors

      3. Process regular check and ACH payment batches and off cycle payments as needed

      4. Process all travel reimbursements, prepare all related journal entries, and maintain historical travel records for financial and grant reporting

      5. Support Full Charge Accountant responsible for accounts payable by assisting in invoice preparation and processing, reporting, preparing appropriate journal entries, and performing other related duties as necessary

      6. Assist with training staff on procedures and policies as assigned

      7. Maintain appropriate process documentation for all assigned tasks

      8. Manage petty cash distribution and security for the business office and manage petty cash record keeping and reconciliation for all FBH locations

      9. Perform banking activities including monthly outstanding checks reconciliations, stop payment requests, unclaimed property journal entries, and report preparation as assigned

      10. Process all bus pass distribution requests, prepare all related journal entries, and maintain physical bus pass security

      11. Manage gift card physical security, inventory, and distribution for applicable funding sources and departments under FBH and grantor guidelines

      12. Prepare journal entries in the accounting system on a regular basis and as directed by supervisor

      13. Act as the primary business office contact (monitoring office access, greeting staff, managing phone traffic, coordinating accounts payable system user access needs, etc.)

      14. Manage mail and package receipt and distribution within the business office

      15. Maintain and enhance customer service practices to ensure all FBH customers have positive interactions in the business office.

      16. Other duties as assigned.

      QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:

      REQUIRED:

      • Associates or higher degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or healthcare administration, OR three years accounting experience in health care or nonprofit operations.

      PREFERRED:

      • BA degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or healthcare administration

      • Experience in cost accounting, multi program site operations, or grant administration for federal, state, and/or local funding

      KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

      • Working knowledge of accounts payable, general ledgers, journal entries, and financial statement reporting required

      • Working knowledge of integrated software accounting systems combined with strong computer skills including knowledge of Excel

      • Proven ability to analyze and validate information with minimal oversight

      • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse professionals

      PHYSICAL, SENSORY & ENVIRONMENTAL:

      The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

      • Work is generally performed in an office setting which may involve sitting and use of computers for four to eight hours per day.

      • May be required to lift 10 - 20 pounds.

      • Work may be performed out of office and travel may be needed to outside areas.

      • Blood-borne Pathogen Category III - No predictable exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

      PAY RANGE (Hourly/ Non-Exempt): $23.71 - $28.88*

      *All pay is based on longevity at Frontier Behavioral Health; thus, the starting pay is $23.71 per hour.

      WHY CHOOSE FRONTIER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH?

      * At Frontier Behavioral Health, we value our employees and recognize the importance of EVERY employee’s contribution to our mission.

      * Our behavioral health services make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve and contribute to the health, safety, and quality of life for everyone in Spokane County.

      * At FBH we have a variety of client services, including outpatient, inpatient, community outreach, crisis services, partnerships with schools, law enforcement and more. Our evidence-based, culturally appropriate, trauma informed behavioral health services address the diverse needs of those we serve.

      *Our Benefits and Perks are Amazing!

      Benefits described above are based on employees who hold .5 FTE positions or greater and/or some benefits vary based on FTE. PRN positions are not benefit eligible or eligible for a sign on bonus.

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