OCHIN - MANAGER, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT OCHIN

OCHIN is a nonprofit leader in health care innovation and a trusted partner to a growing national provider network, providing the clinical insights and tailored technologies needed to expand patient access, grow and connect care teams, and improve the health of rural and underserved communities.

We are hiring a number of new positions to meet increasing demand. When you choose to join OCHIN, you have the opportunity to continuously grow your skills and do meaningful work to help fulfill our vision of good health and well-being for everyone.

At OCHIN, we value the unique perspectives and experiences of every individual and work hard to maintain a culture rooted in our values.

Founded in Oregon in 2000, OCHIN employs a growing virtual workforce of more than 1,200 skilled professionals, working remotely across 49 states. We offer a generous compensation package and are committed to supporting our employees’ entire well-being by fostering a healthy work-life balance and opportunity for professional advancement. We are curious, collaborative learners who strive to live our values every day. OCHIN is excited to support our continued national expansion and the increasing demand for our innovative tools and services by welcoming new talent to our growing team.

Position Overview

The Manager of Accounts Payable (AP) is responsible for overall financial accounting leadership of the AP organization. This role provides leadership in carrying out organizational strategy regarding Accounts Payable and the associated accounting. Working under the direction of the VP of Finance with related executives and directors, the manager develops actionable prioritized plans and empowers team members to reach the organization’s financial reporting and financial audit goals; leading and scoping projects, resources, and methods to reach those objectives. Working together with the finance leadership, the Manager of AP will provide expertise in any general accounting capacity. This role and its duties pertain to the consolidated entities of OCHIN, including its subsidiaries.

Essential Duties

• Oversee the Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, credit memos, payments, and journal entries. This includes general ledger coding, prepaid expenses, fixed asset identification, and payment terms.
• Coordination of accruals for any items based on matching principle. Communication with General Ledger team to ensure appropriate recognition of any accrued, deferred, and prepaid items.
• Ensure completeness of AP subledger by reviewing reconciliations to vendor statements.
• Monitor cashflows and potimize payment processes to maintain healthy financial status.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and improve vendor relationships.
• Assist in preparation for, and conducting of, annual financial statement audit.
• Ensure vendor inquiry responses are addressed timely, professionally, and courteously by team.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to recommend improvements to the finance department.
• Contribute ideas to improve processes, create efficiencies, reduce costs, and streamline overall workflow.
• Participate in Turning Points to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance the efficiency of financial operations. Ensure team’s adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Recruiting in support of Inclusive hiring practices, training, supporting, developing, and effectively managing the performance of the team
• Leading and supporting the implementation of new or updated improvement initiatives within the department
• Embodying the organization’s culture of service by demonstrating exceptional customer service for internal and external customers and engaging in on-going learning opportunities
• Safeguarding intellectual property and confidentiality by contributing including but not limited to disaster recovery and back-up procedures where applicable
• Advocating in the best interest of the team, our members, and for the organization.
• Communicating and sharing information to relevant parties regarding team (decisions, outcomes, accomplishments, performance, learnings, best practices, etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Preferred Certifications: CPA, but not required
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive growth in accounting - 8 or more years preferred.
• Experience in healthcare/healthcare IT preferred
• Minimum 3 years of REMOTE supervisor/manager experience or Leadership roles within technical teams.
• Experience working in/with Non-Profit organizations, Grants is preferred
• Minimum 3-years of working experience with NetSuite ERP is required (5 or more years is preferred)
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles is required.
• Exceptional organizational, attention to detail, and time management skills.
• Strong problem solving, collaboration, and customer service skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize
• Ability to develop successful relationships with vendors, employees, and management.
• Intermediate spreadsheet knowledge is required.
• Knowledge of Internet browsers and related search tools.

Base Pay Overview 

OCHIN uses broadened pay ranges to support equitable and market-aligned compensation practices. The final offer will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant skills, certifications, education, experience, training, responsibilities, internal equity, and market data.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Constant interpersonal skills, teamwork, and customer service. Frequent creativity, mentoring, presentations/teaching. Occasional decision making and independent judgment or action.  
• Reading, speaking, writing, and understanding English.  
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms.  
• This position requires a virtual home-office environment, working remotely and will require that employees be on camera for all virtual meetings.
• The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and mobile devices. 
• Travel is required to support OCHIN’s business requirements for Go-Live installations or training which may require travel by air, vehicle, or train. 

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

To keep our colleagues, members, and communities safe, OCHIN requires all employees—including remote employees, contractors, interns, and new hires—to be vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine, as supported by state and federal public health officials, as a condition of employment. All new hires are required to provide proof of full vaccination or receive approval for a medical or religious exemption before their hire date.

Work Location and Travel Requirements

OCHIN is 100% remote organization.? Work from home requirements are:

• Ability to work independently and efficiently from a home office environment
• High Speed Internet Service
• It is a requirement that employees work in a distraction free workplace
• Travel may be required to support our member organizations on-site based on business requirements for OCHIN

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits. See our website for details: https://ochin.org/employment-openings

Equal Opportunity Statement

OCHIN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills for the benefit of our staff, our mission, and the communities we serve.

As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, OCHIN, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital or civil union status, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics. All aspects of employment are based on merit, performance, and business needs.

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