Supervisor, Accounting (Hybrid Work Opportunity) (Finance)

**This is a hybrid role opportunity at our North Phoenix, Arizona corporate office**

Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen and military family members are encouraged to apply!

Job Summary

Performs Accounts Payable and contract management activities. Verifies financial transactions and financial record-keeping related to Accounts Payable. Ensures timely and accurate payment of expenses in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Education & Experience

Required:

• Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or related subject area or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years extensive, high-level Accounts Payable experience, including month-end closing processes and accruals
• Strong customer service skills
• Proficient with basic math skills and Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to consistently meet tight deadlines with month-end close

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• Cost Accounting experience
• PeopleSoft experience

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, manages, and participates in the operations and procedures of accounting operations.
• Reviews all journal entries for all non/payroll cash disbursement activities.
• Participates in the development, design, and implementation of data processing systems that aid in accomplishing accounts payable responsibilities.
• Reviews and approves accounts payable batches for posting and coordinate check runs.
• Analyzes and processes travel expense reports for executive travel in compliance with TriWest policies and procedures and conformity to Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) recommended practices. Ensures appropriate allocation of allowable and unallowable expenses.
• Resolves complex invoice payments/problems. Analyzes data and makes recommendations for process improvement.
• Responds to vendor queries, researches issues, and reports on outcomes.

• Provides high-level accounting administrative support by conducting research, developing reports, responding to information requests of a sensitive nature, and investigating and resolving work process issues.
• Monitors payment schedules and ensures updating of contractor agreements relating to contract terms, declining/open available balances for payments, and renewals to accommodate payment schedule.
• Analyzes and reconciles monthly vendor statements to open invoices and ensures timely payment of invoices.
• Performs data entry and completion of monthly accrual journal entries.
• Maintains contractor agreements records.
• Perform Check-Write functions.
• Posts A/P accruals, payments, voids, closures at EOM.

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• Records Wires at EOM.
• Makes miscellaneous bank deposits and associated Journal entry.
• Reclassifies posted vouchers.
• Provides reporting (cash requirement, accounts payable distribution).
• Reconciles and documents monthly general ledger accounts payable balance.
• 1099 processing.
• Updates department policies and procedures as required.
• Assists in reviewing and improving internal controls in the Accounts Payable function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Competencies

Coaching / Training / Mentoring: Actively foster actions required for desired business outcomes through ongoing constructive feedback.

Communication / People Skills: Ability to influence or persuade others under positive or negative circumstances; adapt to different styles; listen critically; collaborate.

Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Word, Outlook, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications.

Creativity / Innovation: Ability to develop unique and novel solutions to problems; view change as necessary.

Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative: Critical thinkers with ability to focus on things which matter most to achieving outcomes; commitment to task to produce outcomes without direction and to find necessary resources.

Information Management: Ability to manage large amounts of complex information easily, communicate clearly, and draw sound conclusions.

Multi-Tasking / Time Management: Prioritize and manage actions to meet changing deadlines and requirements within a high volume, high stress environment.

Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; detail-oriented.

Problem Solving / Analysis: Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment; has a realistic understanding of relevant issues.

Team-Building / Team Player: Influence the actions and opinions of others in a positive direction and build group commitment.

Technical Skills: Knowledge of Accounts Payable process and procedures, standard financial record-keeping, Accounting principles and practices, PeopleSoft Accounts Payable software or similar Financial Accounts Payable software package; proficient with Microsoft Word & Excel, operating 10-key calculator by touch, and account and vendor statement reconciliation; ability to consistently meet tight deadlines with month-end close.

Working Conditions

Working Conditions:

• Availability to cover any work shift
• Works within a standard office environment, with minimal travel

Company Overview

Taking Care of Our Nation's Heroes.

It's Who We Are. It's What We Do.

Do you have a passion for serving those who served?

Join the TriWest Healthcare Alliance Team! We're On a Mission to Serve®!

Our job is to make sure that America's heroes get connected to health care in the community.

At TriWest Healthcare Alliance, we've proudly been on that important mission since 1996.

Benefits

We're more than just a health care company. We're passionate about serving others! We believe in rewarding loyal, hard-working people who are willing to learn as they grow. TriWest Healthcare Alliance values teamwork. Join our team, fulfill your responsibilities, and you may also be considered for frequent pay raises, overtime opportunities to earn even more, recognition and reward programs, and much more. Of course, we also offer a comprehensive and progressive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching)
• Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time

Equal Employment Opportunity

TriWest Healthcare Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are proud to have an inclusive work environment and know that a diverse team is a strength that will drive our success. To that end, TriWest strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports diversity at every organizational level, including hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and we highly encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.