Accounting- Purchasing Assistant

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Compensation:

Hourly, non-exempt

New hires can expect to be placed on our starting wage scale of $24.52 to $28.80 per hour

Based on performance, there is room to grow on our full wage scale of $24.52 to $33.13 per hour Work Schedule:

Full time, 40 hours

Monday - Friday, 8a-5pm Who We Are

Unity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center ( FQHC ) that has been proudly and successfully serving the greater Whatcom County area since 1982. With clinics located in Bellingham & Ferndale, we offer comprehensive primary medical, behavioral health and dental care, as well as pharmacy services to a diverse and often underserved patient population of all ages. Employing more than 300 caring and compassionate employees, our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve.

What We Value

Respect

Integrity

Accountability

Collaboration

Innovation We have an inclusive culture and strive to demonstrate our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard a diverse workforce of the very best talent, whose ambitions and values align with ours.

Job Summary

As our Accounting-Purchasing Assistant, you would be responsible for coordinating the purchase of supplies and products on behalf of UCNW.

What We Offer

A friendly & collaborative team environment

A competitive compensation package Benefits Include:

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(K) retirement plan with employer match

6 paid holidays

Paid Time Off (108 hours first year, increasing thereafter)

Paid Sick Leave

Other paid leaves including: Bereavement, Jury Duty, Bone Marrow & Organ Transplant

Life/AD&D insurance

Optional insurances including: Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Travel & Identity Theft Protection

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Alternative Transportation Incentives

Health Living reimbursements

Medical Hardship payroll loans, Employee Referral Bonuses & will preparation services

Employment counts towards eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness - details can be found at Federal Student Aid . Requirements

Possesses a basic level of written and verbal communications skills, computational and computer skills and mathematical knowledge at a level typically acquired through completion of a general studies high school program.

Possesses specific knowledge of Accounting/Bookkeeping processes and practices, typically learned on the job, or which may include a series of training sessions that would comprise a few weeks if done consecutively.

Must possess additional expertise in the field of Accounting/Bookkeeping acquired through practice or exposure to various conditions, beyond the formal knowledge (or on the job training), allowing employees to perform more advanced techniques.

Proficiency and familiarity with payment systems and Microsoft Office Suite products including Adobe Acrobat, Word, Outlook, etc.

Keyboarding speed of 55 wpm and data entry skills; accuracy is essential.

Candidates with applicable experience or similar qualifications are encouraged to apply!

To apply, visit our Careers Page . For news on our organization & future job postings, please follow us on LinkedIn @UnityCareNW!

Unity Care NW has an Employee Health Program for the safety of our patients and staff. The program requires all employees to receive annual flu immunizations. UCNW also requires vaccination against Covid-19 as a vital public health measure.

Salary Description

$24.52 to $28.80 per hour with room to grow