Get to know Summit Pacific Medical Center:

Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility. We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider.

• Critical Access Hospital
• 24/7 Emergency Department
• Level II Cardiac Center
• Level III Stroke Center
• Level IV Trauma Care

To learn more about Summit Pacific, visit www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org

Pay Range (depending on experience):

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Job Summary

Working as an integral member of the finance team, the accountant develops and maintains accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. Responsible for all aspects of financial reporting, activities include general ledger preparation, year-end audit preparation, support of budget and forecast activities, and assisting in streamlining the revenue cycle.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities

*Performs wide variety of regular and recurring moderately complex accounting functions requiring full professional competency. SENIOR: Performs complex accounting functions including fiscal interpretation and analysis. * Oversees, monitors, and ensures the accuracy of day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, cash disbursements, payroll, inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general & entity accounting, and revenue and expenses. SENIOR: Performs internal audit procedures. *Ensures accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close, which includes all the reconciliations of various general ledger accounts. SENIOR: Interprets accounts and records for administrative officers. *Drafts the annual financial statements, including the related footnotes, as well continuing to evaluate and improve upon current processes and controls to ensure clean and timely year end audits. *Ensures compliance with all financial reporting deadlines with external agencies. *Responds to requests from managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests, analytical inquires, and the like. *Partners with department managers to ensure chargemaster and billing compliance. *Researches and analyzes alternatives for improving workflows. Develops “best practice” recommendations by partnering with the managers and outside organizations, examining data and identifying trends. Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.

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Staff Member Responsibilities

*Adapts to changes in the work environment: Asks clarifying questions and/or provides constructive input in a helpful and respectful manner. SENIOR: Demonstrates flexibility. *Builds and maintains working relationships: Maintains effective working relationships with supervisor and direct co-workers. SENIOR: Builds and maintains relationships across the organization. *Creates positive experiences for patients, customers and, co-workers: Consistently provides a level of service that meets SPMC standards. SENIOR: Anticipates others’ needs and responds proactively; goes above-and-beyond to provide exceptional service. *Demonstrates ongoing learning & development: Participates in ongoing skills training and competency development. SENIOR: Assists in training others. *Exhibits effective work skills: Successfully performs job duties in accordance with SPMC expectations for quality/accuracy, quantity, and timeliness. Re-priorities and/or shifts focus as needed to deliver expected results. Demonstrates initiative; successfully performs advanced job duties. Monitors workload and effectively prioritizes tasks to achieve desired results. *Facilitates Teamwork: Actively engages in team activities. Welcomes and supports new team members; promotes a positive work environment. SENIOR: Meets team deadlines and responsibilities. Helps orient and acclimate new team members. *Fosters an environment of trust: Treats others with courtesy and respect. Does not engage in gossip or triangulation. SENIOR: Is respectful and courteous in difficult situations. Redirects those who engage in behavior that undermines trust. *Supports SP mission, vision, and values: Develops awareness of departmental contribution to mission, vision and strategy. Participates in department strategies and tactics. SENIOR: Provides thoughtful and constructive input for strategic planning. Takes initiative to execute tactics.

Organizational Responsibilities

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to adhere to Summit Pacific behavior and patient experience standards, comply with policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines, and act in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner.

Required Education and Experience

Accountant:

• Graduate of an accredited school with a minimum of an associate degree with an Accounting Certification. Bachelor’s degree in finance and/or Accounting is preferred.
• Three (3) years of finance and/or general ledger experience; healthcare industry experience preferred.

Senior Accountant:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or closely related field required.
• Five (5) years of finance/accounting experience, including healthcare industry experience.

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations

CPA preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Thorough understanding and working knowledge of financial reporting and general ledger requirements. Ability to cultivate effective partnerships and work in collaboration with providers, other health care professionals, managers, and patients. Strong leadership, facilitation, delegation, and coaching skills. Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced professional setting. Works professionally as a member of the team and has interpersonal skills required to interact with staff members. Intermediate to advanced skills in data mining, analysis and reporting. Proficient in the use of current technology, including Microsoft Office products. Ability to develop processes and systems and to maintain accurate documentation and records. Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to identify and employ communication strategies appropriate to the audience. Demonstrated leadership, communication, education, collaboration and counseling skills. Ability to work independently performing a wide variety of assignments that require the use of independent judgment, problem-solving, organization, and prioritization skills.

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Benefits:

Our uniquely designed benefits are here to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security!

We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Benefits offered by SPMC:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental (including Orthodontia)
• Vision
• Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
• Daycare subsidized benefit
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
• 457 retirement account for additional funds
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smoking Cessation Assistance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
• Beautiful on-site gym for employees
• Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
• Walking trails on site

Additional Information:

• Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding nonprofit public hospital district serving east Grays Harbor County, Washington. Founded in 1982, Summit Pacific now operates three locations comprised of a critical access hospital, primary care clinics, an urgent care clinic and range of ancillary and specialty services.
• Far enough to have privacy and enjoy the small-town lifestyle, yet close enough to have the benefits of the city. There are many year-round recreational activities in and around Grays Harbor such as:
• Hiking/ walking trails – whether you’re looking for short easy walking trails or long hikes you can find many trails located either on site or just miles from Summit Pacific. There are many great hiking trails about an hour away at the Quinault Rainforest which is also the home of some of the largest trees in the world!
• Kayaking – There are many areas that are easily accessible and have beautiful views.
• Nature viewing – Multiple whale watching towers and tours, state parks, Olympic Game Farm (where you can feed the animals straight from your car)
• Fishing & Hunting – If you’re looking for areas to hunt/ fish or looking for guided tours this is a great area! Westport is just 42 miles away with many opportunities to catch or buy fresh fish off the docks!
• Other activities – Multiple museums, winery, arcades, rentable mopeds, Seabrook (vacation beach town), many areas to surf for experienced surfers and surfing lessons for those who want to learn.
• Nearby colleges – Grays Harbor College is a community college located in Aberdeen with other community colleges located in surrounding areas, as well as some state colleges and universities in other areas of WA state.

Summit Pacific Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer that is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and access to, and participation in, treatment and employment in the hospital’s programs, activities, services, and employment.

This organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA). For further information on E-Verify contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.