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Accounts Payable Lead

Northwest Kidney Centers
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jul 2025

About the role

Northwest Kidney Centers seeks an Accounts Payable (AP) Lead to support the Accounting Team in a full-time, hybrid position (Burien, WA).Shift: Full-time, Monday-Friday, Hybrid.PurposeThe Accounts Payable (AP) Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounts payable function to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and expense reimbursements. This position plays a key role in maintaining vendor relationships, supporting month-end close activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal controls, and driving process improvements. The AP Lead serves as a critical support partner within the finance team and collaborates with cross-functional departments to resolve discrepancies and uphold financial integrity. Duties
  • Accounts Payable Operations:
  • Review, approve, and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of invoice processing and payment batches.
  • Reconcile the AP sub-ledger to the general ledger to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Maintain vendor records, ensuring compliance with W-9 and 1099 reporting requirements.
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes by preparing schedules and resolving AP-related issues.
 
  • Compliance and Controls:
  • Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies, procedures, and relevant regulatory standards.
  • Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen controls and enhance efficiency.
 
  • Vendor and Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors by addressing inquiries and resolving payment issues.
  • Coordinate with procurement and other internal departments to investigate and resolve discrepancies in invoicing or payments.
 
  • Team Support and Development:
  • Train and onboard new team members in AP processes and systems.
  • Provide ongoing support and guidance to team members
Requirements
  • Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
  • 3-5 years accounts payable experience, including at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory position.
  • Prior experience in healthcare or nonprofit environment preferred.
  • Proficiency in MIP and iPayables accounting systems.
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
Benefit offerings for eligible employees (.6-1.0 FTE) 
  • Choice of 3 medical insurance plans through Kaiser Permanente (PPO, HMO & HDHP)
  • Delta Dental
  • Vision Services Plan
  • 401 Retirement match and discretionary match
  • Disability benefits such as Short-term & Long-term Plans
  • Life & AD&D Plans
  • Educational Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement of up to $4,000 annually
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Transit Subsidy
  • Paid Time Off includes personal time off and 8 Holidays. PTO will accrue bi-weekly and will be pro-rated based on the FTE.  The accrual rate will be 7.39 hours each bi-weekly pay period for staff.
About Northwest Kidney CentersFounded in 1962 as the world’s first outpatient dialysis provider, Northwest Kidney Centers operates 19 dialysis clinics across the Puget Sound region in addition to hospital-based services and a large home-based dialysis program. We are a not-for-profit, community-based organization and consistently rank among the top dialysis providers in the United States in quality of care, patient outcomes and transplant rates.At Northwest Kidney Centers, teamwork, integrity, respect, excellence and stewardship guide our approach to how we work. We differentiate ourselves by our patient centered approach and active commitment to advancin

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