Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable

Our client, a leading energy technology company focused on advanced nuclear reactor research and development, is looking for a Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable. This role will be responsible for accurate, efficient and timely processing of invoices, subrecipient payments, and expense reimbursements.

Location: Bellevue, WA
Duration: 6 Month with potential to extend
Compensation: $37 - $74 per hour.
Additional Compensation: This position is not eligible for bonus or incentive compensation.
Benefits: Benefits available to eligible employees or consultants may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick leave, retirement savings plans, and other employer sponsored programs.

US citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. Work sponsorship is not available currently.

Summary: The successful candidate will be knowledgeable with direct, indirect and unallowable expenses and will demonstrate knowledge of GAAP, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and user experience in Oracle Fusion Cloud Accounts Payable or a comparable Tier 1 ERP system (Dynamics/JD Edwards/Peoplesoft/SAP).

Key Responsibilities:

• Own full-cycle accounts payable including tracking, recording, coding, approval and payment
• Review invoices received against PO/PR on file
• Record invoices in Oracle Accounts Payable, ensure invoices are accurately scanned into system & correctly matched to purchase orders
• Preparation of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Work closely with procurement and technical representatives to obtain required approvals
• Able to identify unallowable costs according to government rules and/or contractual terms
• Review and process employee expense reimbursements
• Manage vendor relations, research and resolve variances or discrepancies in invoices, set up new vendors
• Support basic general ledger accounting including journal entry posting
• Record sales & use tax as applicable
• AP file maintenance
• Monitors the accounts payable aging
• Implement policies and procedures to help improve efficiencies
• Perform moderately complex accounting tasks/analysis, categorize data for reporting and audit purpose
• Support Audits for allowable and unallowable costs
• Support continuing ERP system improvements and upgrades

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or related field or the equivalent business-experience
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in a high-volume Accounts Payable environment
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel & Office 365
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; high degree of accuracy
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, comfortable working with operations team/non-accounting professionals
• Analytical/problem solving - ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Must be team oriented, willing to operate within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of Oracle Cloud AP
• Working knowledge of government grant and/or government contracts

About Hansell Tierney: Hansell Tierney is one of the premier staffing and recruiting companies in the Pacific Northwest. Launched in 2001, we are a woman-owned business that serves and staffs Northwest organizations by doing things the right way, not just the easiest way. Hansell Tierney partners with candidates and clients to match the best candidates with interesting local opportunities. We navigate every relationship with the highest level of discretion and service while holding ourselves accountable to our promises.

Our business thrives on our deep understanding of the job market and our ability to skillfully tailor our recruitment process to meet our clients' unique needs.

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Compensation and Benefits Disclosure The compensation range listed above represents the expected range for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, skills, internal equity, and geographic location. Benefits available to eligible employees or consultants may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick leave, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other employer-sponsored programs.