Fred Hutch ยท 1 month ago
Accounting Specialist III- Accounts Payable -Temporary
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization focused on cancer treatment and research. The Accounting Specialist III role involves managing the accounts payable processes for research study participant payments and ensuring compliance with internal controls and industry regulations.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Manage and support research study participant payment program. Payment methods include gift cards, study participant pre-printed checks, and electronic payments
Adhere to established compliance and internal control standards, including industry specific requirements
Manages monthly lease payments
Support with internal and external payment inquiries
Daily monitoring of existing bank applications including virtual credit cards, PayMode-X ACH, Positive Pay and similar banking programs
Invoice transaction processing
Develop, implement and maintain systems, procedures and policies resulting in efficient resource utilization and high-quality service delivery
Ensuring compliance with ever more complex laws and industry regulations
Collaborate across teams including AP team members, clinical partners, broader Finance, customers, vendors and internal business partners
Proactively identify issues and suggest process improvement initiatives
Work with broader Finance organization to ensure accurate and timely month-end close and financial reporting
Create sense of trust and valued partnership across Hutch
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or GED
5 years full cycle Accounts Payable experience
Experience MS Office 365 Suite
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal communication skills and the desire to work in a team-oriented environment
Excellent organizational skills, time management, attention to detail and the capacity to balance and prioritize work, ensuring deadlines are met
Experience with PeopleSoft Financials, Hyland OnBase and/or data analytic tools a plus
Experience with Federal research or grant administration a plus
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Accounts Payable Specialist certification (APS) and/or Accredited Payable Manager Certification (APM)
Institute of Finance and Management (IOFM) member & any IOFM certifications
Benefits
Retirement savings plan
Employee assistance program
Paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked)
Prorated paid holidays (up to 11 days per year)
Company
Fred Hutch
Fred Hutch is an independent, nonprofit organization that also serves as the cancer program for UW Medicine.
Funding
Current Stage
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