Accounting Specialist III - Accounts Payable

Overview

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.

The research Accounts Payable team supports Fred Hutch’s pursuit of life-saving discoveries. The primary mission for the accounts payable payment team is to provide accurate, timely payments, and actionable financial information as appropriate to our various clients efficiently and cost effectively. The team is responsible for creating and monitoring payment KPIs that support business growth while mitigating risk and managing regulatory requirements and maintaining internal and external compliance.

The role is fully responsible for Study Participant payment disbursement processes and monthly lease payments. Extensive interaction with internal customers and external vendors is a critical element of the role. The position reports directly to the Payment Operations Asst. Mgr.

This is a hybrid role with one day a week onsite.

We are looking for a self‑motivated, driven individual to oversee the research study participant payment processes. Knowledge of full‑cycle Accounts Payable processes and best practices is essential. Critical to success is the ability to organize and work effectively in a high‑volume, fast‑paced, deadline‑based and regulated environment.

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, Pay Mode‑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.

• 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 People Soft Financials, Hyland OnBase and/or data analytic tools a plus
• Experience with Federal…