SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

Evaluates all invoices for consent/authorizations and identify any inconsistencies and errors and perform timely data entry.

Works with Supply Chain staff to ensure that items on purchase orders have been received and accounted for and dollar amounts on purchase orders are sufficient to process invoices.

Ensures accurate/approved coding to proper general ledger accounts.

Maintains the integrity of paperless document management systems; match paperless invoices with proof of payment.

Supervises vendor accounts to ensure payments are updated and processed with current remittance directive.

Ensures that vendor information is reconciled and audited for year-end 1099 reporting.

Maintains vendor W-9 files.

Maintains and organizes all payment and vendor records electronically.

Handles routine calls from vendor and managers inquiring on status of payment.

Processes incoming mail by scanning and organizing into the paperless management system.

Prepares miscellaneous reports as requested.

Assists with year-end audit as requested.

Other duties as assigned.

Additional Details:

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

High school diploma or GED – required

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance – preferred

Experience Required

Two or more years of experience processing computerized accounts payable, accounting, or other financial systems – required.

One or more years of data entry experience – preferred.

Basic Knowledge of Accounts Payable processes – required.

Basic knowledge of cloud-based technologies – preferred.

Knowledge of

Accounts payable processes

Ability to research problems and enter large volumes of data timely and accurately

Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately

Basic understanding of bookkeeping principles

Skills in

Positive attitude, excellent work ethic and a willingness to learn new skills

Oral communication skills needed to explain accounts payable processes to individuals of various backgrounds and cultures, both in person and over the phone in a positive manner 

Professional demeanor

Must exhibit interest in being a team player

Strong organizational skills

Accurate data entry skills

Ability to pay close attention to detail

Excellent customer service skills in dealing with vendors (internal and external)

Ability to

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Handle multiple tasks with deadlines

Work under time pressure and limitations

Detect and avoid errors in copying and computing figures

Pay close attention to detail in a high-volume data entry work

Position Information:

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!