Accounting Specialist III

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

 

The Accounting Specialist III - Payment Management is an integral part of the Accounts Payable (AP) team. The primary mission of the accounts payable team is to provide accurate, timely payments and actionable financial information, as appropriate, to our various clients, efficiently and cost effectively. The team is also responsible for creating and monitoring payment KPIs that support business growth while mitigating risk and managing regulatory requirements and maintaining internal and external compliances.  This position reports directly to the AP Assistant Manager.

 

Hybrid Role. Candidate would be required to come onsite at least once a week.  

• Oversees and run all payment processes
• Record International Payments
• Reviews and approve check audit spreadsheet
• Gift Card Purchases
• Daily monitoring of BoA applications (Works, Paymode-X & Cashpro Positive Pay)
• Manages annual BoA calling campaign (ACH & V-Card enrollment)
• Perform transaction processing in primary and secondary areas of expertise
• Support corresponding external and internal audit requests
• Ensuring compliance with ever more complex laws and regulations
• Create and maintain procedural and training documentation
• Cross-train and mentor members of the Accounts Payable team
• Proactively identify issues and suggest process improvement initiatives
• Provide efficient customer service to internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in strategic, technical, and business process projects of varying scale and duration

• High school graduate or GED. Bachelor’s degree preferred in related field, but not required
• Minimum of six years in bookkeeping, AP or related financial experience
• Strong technology skills including efficiency with 10 key, experience with desktop applications including MS Excel, MS Work, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook
• Must be willing to develop expertise in FMS PeopleSoft and related queries and standard reports, e.g. invoices, journal entries. Training will be provided
• Person must be diligent and self-motivated with attention to detail
• Ability to process transactions consistently and accurately
• Must have excellent work habits, including organization and timeliness
• Should have strong interpersonal communication skills and desire to work in team-oriented environments

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

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The hourly pay range for this position is from $25.71 to $36.60 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). 

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 Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.