Accounting Analyst, Sr

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Related Party Senior Manager, this position works with contacts across Fred Hutch and outside organizations and is responsible for the preparation of more complex and/or non-standard journal entries and related reconciliations, technical research for GAAP or tax issues, and analysis and presentation of accounting issues to members across the organization. This role involved development of tactical solutions to identified issues within the department, serving as a technical resource to other members of the department and as a liaison to those outside the department.

Requirements

BA Accounting
Six years of experience in accounting or finance; six years conducting monthly/yearly financial statement close processing.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail, follow-up regularly, prioritize and ability to independently perform multiple complicated tasks and projects with minimal direction
Able to identify and resolve routine and complex problems
Comfortable communicating with both a technical and non-technical audience
Excellent oral, written and presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to work under deadline in fast-paced, financially complex environment
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Use SQL to extract, validate, and analyze financial data from accounting and reporting systems.
Build and maintain Tableau dashboards and reports to support leadership decision-making and performance tracking

Nice To Haves

MBA
Ten years of experience in accounting or finance; ten years conducting monthly/yearly financial statement close processing.
CPA
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Analyze financial data, present key findings, and make recommendations to Related Party Senior Manager, Controller, and Vice President of Finance Operations.
Maintain and improve financial models to demonstrate P&L impact and support decision making.
Provide key support and analysis in annual budget process as requested.
Coordinate and present analysis for standing meetings with members of the accounting and financial analytics teams
Work with the Accounting Managers, Regulatory Reporting Manager and/or Controller on special projects as assigned
Develop tactical solutions to identify issues (i.e. reporting and processes) within the department
Assist others within the department as needed, including training and research, and serve as a liaison to those outside of the department
Assist others within the department as needed, including ERP readiness and implementation, training and research, and serve as a liaison to those outside of the department