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Accounts Payable Specialist

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. 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.

Umpqua Health strongly encourages applications from candidates of color as well as veterans, aiming to foster a work environment that is linguistically and culturally diverse and inclusive. Please note that at this time, Umpqua Health does not offer visa sponsorship.

Umpqua Health is recruiting a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will handle all aspects of accounts payable operations, ensure the accurate and timely processing of invoices, and maintain effective financial controls.

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.

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.

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What You Should Know About Accounts Payable Specialist, Umpqua Health

Are you looking to make a meaningful contribution in the healthcare field while honing your finance skills? Join Umpqua Health as an Accounts Payable Specialist in beautiful Roseburg, Oregon! Here at Umpqua Health, we're dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community through comprehensive and integrated healthcare services. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you’ll play an essential role in our finance team by managing the critical operations related to invoice processing and vendor relations. Your days will be filled with the satisfaction of ensuring timely payments, reviewing and processing invoices accurately, and maintaining effective financial controls. You will get to work closely with vendors and internal departments, clarifying any discrepancies and contributing to a more streamlined accounts payable process. We value attention to detail, so your ability to reconcile accounts and monitor transactions will be key in our mission to provide high-quality healthcare. Additionally, by producing monthly reports and supporting audit preparations, you will help uphold our commitment to regulatory compliance and transparency. At Umpqua Health, we celebrate diversity, and we strongly encourage applicants from various backgrounds to consider this opportunity. If you have an Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance along with at least two years of experience in an accounts payable role, we would love to hear from you! Working at Umpqua Health means joining a diverse team that believes in the power of community and collaboration. Let’s build a healthier future together.

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What are the responsibilities of an Accounts Payable Specialist at Umpqua Health?

As an Accounts Payable Specialist at Umpqua Health, your responsibilities will include reviewing, verifying, and processing invoices and requisitions promptly and accurately. You will prepare check runs, electronic funds transfers, and manage vendor relationships to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely payments. The position also involves reconciling accounts payable transactions and assisting in the month-end closing process.