Kaniksu Community Health is a non-profit, award winning Community Health Center that provides integrated, team-based healthcare in north Idaho.

Patients consider us their partner in healthcare, over the course of their life and the spectrum of their health needs. From prevention and wellness to medical, dental, and behavioral health. From pediatric to geriatrics, we believe that quality healthcare should be accessible, approachable and affordable for everyone. Regardless of how a patient can pay, or the severity of their concerns, we help find solutions. We provide access to comprehensive and integrated multi-disciplinary services through the Patient Centered Medical Home model of care.

But we're not just invested in our patients – we're invested in our people. We know that our overall success is a combined effort and we therefore strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow and thrive. We are proud to have built a positive and engaged team with a 'family' spirit. Our team members are dedicated and provide a patient centric approach to care and know exactly what we are working on and why, and how their everyday work contributes to successfully achieving this goal.

The benefits of working for KCH include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Education Assistance and Guided Career Pathways
• 4% 401K employer match
• In-house medical, dental, or behavioral health services
• Year round, affordable on-site childcare at KCH Kid's Club

Due to an internal promotion, we are now seeking an experienced Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist to join our Finance Team. As the Accounts Payable/Specialist, you are not just responsible for providing excellent customer service. You are committed to providing an excellent experience for team members while performing key financial tasks in a fast paced, productive environment. YOU ARE an essential team member charged with processing all components of weekly accounts payable and bi-weekly payroll at Kaniksu Community Health.

As the Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist, a typical day might include:

• Acting as primary Accounts Payable contact for vendors, management and program directors, and maintains vendor records in the accounting system.
• Processing agency purchase orders and maintains records of receipt of goods and services.
• Reviews for correctness and processes check requests and invoices.
• Preparing and mailing signed checks.
• Providing monthly accounts payable reports and other information needed for filing of grants claims and for analysis of agency and program expenses.
• Maintaining and updating vendor information to ensure accuracy.
• Maintaining documentation of petty cash (when applicable) at all locations.
• Processing bi-weekly payroll for approximately 160 employees.
• Maintenance of timesheet documentation and payroll payment records that meet requirements of federal and other funders.
• Monitoring employee payroll input for proper allocation of time. Coordinates with General Ledger Accountant in coding employee time to meet grant budgetary and other grant compliance requirements.
• Preparing, reconciling and distributing recurring payroll reports including vacation, pension and insurance accruals.
• Preparing journal entries for each payroll to post the required transactions to the general ledger.
• Maintaining all payroll files, including electronic and hard copy storage.
• Providing the documentation required for the reconciliation of the payroll bank account.
• Acting as liaison to the payroll system outsource in maintaining software updates for payroll and tax reporting.
• Preparing annual W2, 1099, and various other tax reporting forms.
• Supporting compliance with federal, state and other agency requirements.
• Maintaining professional growth and development.

To land this gig you may need to meet the following qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent. Associates degree in medical coding or related field preferred.
  Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential is required; AAPC preferred. One-year FQHC medical billing and/or coding experience preferred

• Two years' payroll processing experience. Two to three years' experience in non-profit fund accounting. AA degree in Accounting or Business preferable

• Sage MIP accounting software experience preferred.

• Skilled and experienced in general ledger, spreadsheet (Excel preferred) and word processing programs and ability to maintain all accounting files.

• Requires prioritization of tasks to meet deadlines, good decision making and organization skills.

• Cooperative, friendly, and helpful attitude with clients and co-workers.

• Ability to thrive in a flexible, fast-paced and growth-oriented environment, while maintaining a sense of humor and a positive, solution-oriented approach.

• Passion and enthusiasm for the mission of Kaniksu Community Health (KCH)

• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Work Schedule:

Full Time

Hours - 40 hours/week

4x10s - Monday to Thursday