ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST - HARBORVIEW

University of Washington

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
10-key (Tenkey) Numeric Keypad, Accounts Payable, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Billing, Compensation and Benefits, Consulting, Corrective Action, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Expense Reports, Financial Administration, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Internal Audit, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Operational Audit, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Flow, Process Improvement, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance Methodology, Record Keeping, Sales Tax, Shipping/Receiving, State Laws and Regulations, Test Design, Trend Analysis, Use Tax, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
2 days ago
**Job Description** Harborview Medical Center has an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist **WORK SCHEDULE** + Full-Time (40 hours per week) - 100% FTE + Monday - Friday (Hybrid work scheduled, 3 days from home and 2 days in the office in Seattle, WA) + Day Shift **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION** This individual will perform technical fiscal analysis and financial reporting including analysis, planning, interpreting and reviewing of fiscal operation involving an overlap or combination of disciplines. Under general direction, the Electronic Invoice Specialist will perform a variety of moderately complex and varied fiscal administrative support functions such as analyzing and developing electronic invoicing requirements, establishing and maintaining process flows related to comprehensive fiscal record keeping systems; analyzing, establishing and maintaining electronic invoice (EDI/810) transactions posting in the general ledger; and coordinating diverse cross-unit-wide fiscal support functions such as purchasing, receiving and fiscal planning. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** + Develop, modify, and maintain multiple record keeping and reporting systems for varied and complex sources; develop procedures for implementation, execution, control and review/audit of fiscal operations + Working with the Accounts Payable Supervisor, to forecast electronic invoicing needs/commitments; develop planning documents for expanding our electronic invoice vendor base by conducting analysis of unit needs and resources + Consult with Accounts payable Supervisor, internal departments and external vendors to resolve problems and/or obtain approval for deviation from authorized procedures or expenditures + Prepare specialized reports; conduct special studies to research and/or justify fiscal requests/needs + Conduct comparisons of actual performance with process objectives; research and determine causative factors in invoice discrepancy trends; identify potential corrective actions + Analyze, modify and recommend improvements in subsidiary record keeping processes; apply knowledge of accounts and program relationships, data flow, audit trails and internal controls to design, test and improve processes + Maintain and/or modify manual or automated fiscal reporting/tracking processes to address specific unit needs + Perform duties of Fiscal Specialists I & II **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** + Three years of experience providing administrative support in the area of fiscal and/or business management OR Equivalent education/experience **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS** + Experience in a high volume full-cycle computerized Accounts Payable environment, 10 key by touch, ability to process 300-500 invoices a week, be proficient in Microsoft software products and be well organized with an attention to detail. + Full-cycle accounts payable functions include: customer service, auditing, reconciling, interpreting, verifying and/or analyzing vendor statements, receiving documents, sales/use-tax resolution, purchase orders and invoices. + Experience analyzing, developing and maintaining process flows and databases using Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, Access and Power Point + Strong customer service skills for interacting with departmental customers and vendors. **Compensation, Benefits and Position Details** **Pay Range Minimum:** $25.05 hourly **Pay Range Maximum:** $33.68 hourly **Other Compensation:** - **Benefits:** For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/ **Shift:** First Shift (United States of America) **Temporary or Regular?** This is a regular position **FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):** 100.00% **Union/Bargaining Unit:** SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory **About the UW** Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. **Our Commitment** The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) . To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu . Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) . University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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