Accounting Specialist III - Temporary
Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.
At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.
The focus for the Accounting Specialist III will be processing Domestic and International invoices. A successful candidate will perform accounts payable responsibilities, ensuring that all accounts payable documents are received, properly coded, authorized, and entered for payment.
Responsibilities
- Managing accounts payable using Hyland AnyDoc and OnBase software, and other programs
- Analyzing workflow processes
- Reconcile vendor statements to company records, investigating discrepancies and initiating corrections within department guidelines as necessary
- Communicate with end users by phone and/or email to assist with any payment issues
- Communicate with vendors by phone and/or email to reconcile accounts as well as educate domestic vendors regarding Fred Hutch tax status
- Assist in check & ACH payment audit prior to release of payment
- Review taxability of domestic transactions
- High volume invoice processing
- Assist with month end close
- Maintain confidentiality of organizational information
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; College level accounting classes or Accounting degree preferred
- At least 3 years of experience in accounting or accounts payable
- Experience with Washington State sales/use tax regulations
- Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting and accounting principles
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Well organized with attention to detail
- PeopleSoft and Hyland OnBase experience advantageous
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Our Commitment to Diversity
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to our Employee Services Center at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.