Accounts Payable Clerk

Western Washington Medical Group is a collection of primary and multi-specialty healthcare practices in the Puget Sound region with more than 100 providers (and growing). Our vision is to provide the best experience for patients and providers while serving market needs. The doctors who founded Western Washington Medical Group in Everett in the early 1990s had a shared goal: to give their patients the best possible care. Thirty years later, our founding goal and our mission still guide us today.

The WWMG Finance Department is searching for a temporary Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team. The ideal candidate will be interested in a collaborative work environment working with a small team. We work smarter, not harder, and foster a culture of communication and teamwork that makes life fun.

We are an upbeat group that enjoys the challenges of running a full scale Finance Department providing Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Financial Statement creation for 20+ clinics across Snohomish County. We strive to help each other have a great work life balance. We succeed together.

We are offering a temporary position of 25-29 hours per week onsite at our Everett Waterfront office, which includes free parking.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review invoices for accuracy and appropriate documentation prior to payment
• Charges expense to appropriate accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoices/expense reports.
• Perform invoice and general-ledger data entry
• Print checks and obtain signatures as necessary
• Issue payments to vendors/employees via USPS mail and electronic delivery
• Maintains current and historical records by filing all documents on a weekly basis
• Provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization
• Keeping open communication and assisting the Accountant and Controller as needed

Preferred Skills

• Creative problem solving, critical thinking and research skills
• Written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently
• Outstanding organization skills and the ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines, organize and analyze information, detect and correct errors
• Must be able to provide proof of legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting Background – basic concepts of GAAP, Accounts Payable, journal entries and the general ledger
• Superb time management skills and detail orientation
• Experience with Accounts Payable preferred
• Experience with Sage 100 preferred – report extraction, Accounts Payable

Working Conditions

• Works inside under normal temperature conditions, with adequate light, ventilation and space. Works mostly alone, occasionally with others. Must expect moderate noise generated from computer printer, office machinery and talking. Must be able to work in a small or confined office space. Interaction is busy, constant and occasionally interrupted. Stress levels may be high. Rarely but occasionally, attend business-related meetings outside of the office. Requires ability to have personal transportation.

• Must be able to tolerate intermittent physical activity, including sitting, walking, standing, stooping, carrying, bending, talking and use of hands to finger, handle or feel. The degree to which any of these is done depends on the techniques being used. Must have sufficient freedom of total body movement in order to stand up and sit down at a workstation, be able to squat and/or stoop in order to lift at least 25-pounds. Must possess the physical traits to remain sedentary for most of the day and must be able to reach for items above shoulder height. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a team member in this position may be asked to perform. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced or delegated by management to meet the business needs of the organization.

Why Work at WWMG?

You give your all, and so do we. We are committed to providing an excellent workplace experience and a wonderful employee experience. We offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Unsurpassed growth opportunities
• 9 paid holidays
• A family friendly and people focused workplace
• The opportunity to work for the best healthcare company in Washington

Schedule: Part time temporary position, start date April 8 - estimated end date July 29, 2024. Schedule: 25-29 hours per week, can be either 5.5 hours a day Monday - Friday, or 7 hours a day Tuesday – Friday onsite at our Everett office.

Our staff not only enjoys full benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, and collaboration. We’re interested in learning more about you and appreciate your taking the time to apply online.

Western Washington Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 29 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Everett, WA 98201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person