What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Puyallup Tribal Health Authority?
Description
Join Our Team as an Accounting Specialist!
Location: Puyallup Tribal Health Authority | Tacoma, WA | On-Site
Schedule: Full-Time | Mon – Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hiring Range: $23.00 - $31.00 per hour
Position Close Date: Open Until Filled
Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about supporting healthcare through financial excellence? The Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA) is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our dedicated team.
This role is more than just numbers — it’s about service, integrity, and being part of a community-focused organization that values cultural respect and teamwork.
At PTHA, we serve with heart. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you!
What You’ll Do:
As an Accounting Specialist, you’ll be a key player in our financial operations:
- Keep things moving! Process accounts payable and receivable transactions using automated systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Support payroll! Serve as backup for bi-weekly payroll processing, including timesheet review, pay data verification, and 401(k) reporting.
- Be the go-to contact! Communicate with vendors and staff to resolve invoice and payroll questions with excellent customer service.
- Stay organized! Maintain office supplies, prepare purchase requisitions, and perform general clerical duties like filing and scanning.
What You Bring:
- Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field and at least 1 year of relevant experience
OR - High school diploma/GED and at least 5 years of accounting-related experience
AND
- Strong experience processing payroll for organizations with 100 employees using electronic payroll software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle with current liability insurance
- Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality standards
- Cultural sensitivity and respect for Indigenous traditions and values
Why PTHA?
We are more than a clinic — we're a culturally grounded, patient-first health and wellness center serving the Indigenous community. We value teamwork, integrity, and community well-being. Here, your work has meaning.
- Work in a mission-driven, accredited organization
- Serve a close-knit patient population in an urban reservation setting
- Enjoy opportunities for professional development and training
- Experience a strong support system and inclusive team culture
Perks of the Role:
- Meaningful Mission – Contribute to the financial wellness of a tribally operated health organization dedicated to serving the Indigenous community
- Competitive Compensation – Receive a fair salary that reflects your expertise and the impact of your work
- Supportive Team Culture – Join a collaborative and inclusive environment where respect and ethics are core values
- Cultural Enrichment – Work in an organization that values and integrates Indigenous traditions, community care, and cultural sensitivity
- Stability & Impact – Be part of a long-standing, accredited institution that plays a vital role in community health and development
PTHA Employee Benefits:
- Supportive environment that values a healthy work/life balance
- Medical/Dental/Vision monthly premiums paid 100% by PTHA for employees (health coverage begins the first of the month following hire date)
- (13) annual leave (vacation) days (13) annual sick leave days
- (18 ) annual paid holidays including a birthday holiday
- 401(k) with annual profit-sharing contributions after (2) years of service
- Life and AD&D insurance coverage
- Have student loans? PTHA is an approved loan repayment site for various student loan programs
Ready to do meaningful work with numbers that matter? Apply now and be a key part of financial excellence at PTHA.
In accordance with federal law, Native American Preference in employment applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors.
Salary : $23 - $31
