Accounting Specialist I

Job Description: This position is responsible for processing source data/documents while performing routine, repetitive, and detail-oriented accounting, payroll, revenue cycle, and reimbursement (hereafter, and collectively referred to as accounting) tasks. Under close supervision, this position performs accounting duties and responsibilities listed below and in the essential functions: Schedule - Extra hours during nights and weekends may be required on an as needed basis during month end close, which occurs during the first 4 business days of each month. This is a Hybrid position Mondays and Fridays are remote. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in Office Valley Center Tower in Murray, UT. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: This position is responsible for timely and accurate processing of payment to Intermountain's suppliers for goods and services, and ensures that all payments are processed in compliance with Intermountain policies and procedures. This position provides excellent customer service, has thorough understanding of Intermountain's payable systems, and is a resource in assisting Intermountain's managers ensure their suppliers are paid accurately and on time. CORE ESSENTIALS: Problem solves within an accounting application and/or defined problems set. Performs a variety of calculating, verifying, posting, and summarizing tasks in maintaining assigned segments of financial records. Performs routine to moderately complex repetitive tasks in recording day-to-day transactions related to reconciliations, systems, and reports. Resolves errors and notifies appropriate personnel to prevent future occurrences. Researches routine issues and makes recommendations for improvement. Provides excellent customer service to internal colleagues and external customers with timely and professional phone calls and emails. Demonstrates ownership and accountability by taking responsibility for tasks and exemplifies dependable attendance. Manages volume of work to meet required deadlines. Understands and appropriately interprets Intermountain policies and procedures. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ESSENTIALS: Accurately processes invoices and check requisitions to pay Intermountain's suppliers for goods and services, or processes requests for new supplier set-up and supplier changes within Intermountain's accounts payable systems. Ensures compliance with Intermountain's policies, procedures, and guidelines while performing these responsibilities. Maintains and builds good working relationships with accounts payable colleagues, materials specialists, buyers, facility managers, and suppliers in resolving accounts payable issues. Physical Requirements: Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent is required. Education will be verified. Intermediate-level typing and personal computer skills are required. Demonstrated aptitude for numbers and the ability to learn common business applications for either education or job experience is required. Completion of college-level finance and/or accounting courses is preferred. Specialized knowledge of one or more financial applications is preferred. Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, and be able to assess customer needs. Interact with others requiring the employee to communicate information. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc. Location: Valley Center Tower Work City: Murray Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $18.93 - $27.45 We care about your well-being mind, body, and spirit which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. 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