Umpqua Health LLC is hiring: Accounting Specialist in Roseburg

Are you looking to join a team of like-minded professionals who are passionate about serving Douglas County OHP members, engaging with the community, and delivering outstanding customer service?

At Umpqua Health, we are committed to recruiting top-tier team members who provide exceptional service with professionalism, compassion, and respect for the unique needs of every individual we serve.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic healthcare environment and are ready to make a meaningful impact, you may be the team member we’re looking for.

We seek individuals who:

• Possess genuine compassion and empathy for our members
• Can adapt to ever-evolving healthcare regulations and requirements
• Are motivated by challenges and dedicated to delivering superior customer service

Join us in serving over 40,000 Douglas County residents as we administer Medicaid benefits and work together to improve health outcomes in our community.

Umpqua Health is a mission-driven, community-focused healthcare organization proudly serving Douglas County, Oregon.

Job Description

The Accounting Specialist III will serve as support for the Company accounting and payroll processes. To develop, implement and/or maintain one or a combination of general accounting systems.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Payroll
  • Reviews and checks time sheets for consistency and accuracy, clarifying inconsistencies with department coordinators.
  • Verifies paid time off by comparing system information with time requests.
  • Reviews calculation of overtime, supplemental pay, and other special adjustments and rates for records.
  • Distributes or mails paychecks, and direct deposit stubs as needed.
  • Helps employees to understand payroll calculations and deductions, investigate problems and make appropriate corrections.
  • Provides and coordinates banking information for payroll.
  • Review’s personnel and payroll data to verify W-2 forms from payroll system are correct.
  • Reviews benefit accruals, 401k, and other eligibility information, adjusting as status changes occur and information is received from Human Resources.
  • Prepares termination checks for Human Resources to distribute at exit interviews.
  • Prepares payroll related supporting schedules for general ledger entries.
  • Reconciles monthly benefit invoices in conjunction with the accounting department.
• Accounts Payable
  • Coordinate approval processes of all accounts payable invoices and participate in the weekly payment process.
  • Manage the distribution of financial correspondence and documents.
  • Responding to inquiries from management and department heads regarding expenses, budgets etc.
  • Reconcile inventory.
  • Track fixed asset purchases and disposals.
• General Ledger
  • Journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and analysis.
  • GL & financial statement support.
  • Assist Controller and Staff Accountant with preparation of financial statements as needed.
  • Assist with special projects as needed.
  • Assist with providing audit support by preparing documents.
• Other Duties
  • Comply with organization’s internal policies and procedures, Code of Conduct, Compliance Plan, along with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
  • Maintains strictest confidentiality.
  • Other payroll, accounts payable and general ledger duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A solid understanding of GAAP, accounting policies, practices, and systems.
• Payroll Experience
• Proficiency in MS office suite with advanced excel skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A minimum of 2+ years of accounting experience is preferred.
• 4-year degree in accounting or related field or equivalent experience.
• No suspension/exclusion/debarment from participation in federal health care programs.
• Experience considering the impacts of the work on multiple communities, including communities of color, in technical analysis.
• Experience working on a diverse team
• Experience working with different communication styles
• Bi-lingual translation or translation capabilities a plus

Physical Demands

A typical office environment requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting to 25 plus pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Umpqua Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.