Accounts Payable Specialist II

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. 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.

This role provides support to internal and external customers, processing day-to-day invoices; ensuring documentation is complete, accurate and payments are timely while adhering to AP policies and procedures.

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, all employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to our values of collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity, and respect.

This a full-time, hourly position. Location is hybrid.

Perform high volume invoice entry, including 2 and 3 -way PO matching, transferring e-invoice successfully in accordance with departmental volume and accuracy standards
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and escalate as needed to ensure timeliness of payments
• Run pay cycles for all payment methods
• Matching invoices to payments, identifying discrepancies and ensuring checks are routed correctly
• Provide customer service in response to internal and external questions regarding A/P, responding timely and in a consistent manner supporting overall relationships
• Submit invoices to initiate workflow
• Assisting with projects within the department

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years processing accounts payable; previous experience in a healthcare setting
• Able to effectively prioritize, work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment with minimal direction.
• Must be positive, has strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Detail oriented with a strong problem solving mindset and a proactive approach to identifying issues and recommend improvements.
• Maintain and apply accounts payable best practices on policies and procedures
• Proficient with MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams
• Routinely handle highly confidential information in a discreet, professional manner.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Financials suite of PeopleSoft applications highly desirable
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle)

The hourly pay range for this position is from $24.50 to $34.88 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

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).