AP Specialist - Benaroya Research Institute

The AP Specialist ensures that invoices are paid on time and are properly supported by appropriate documentation. The AP specialist will work in a hybrid capacity, working On-site on Tuesdays (unless holiday is on a Mon, then moves it to Wed), remote the other days. It is anticipated that this position will last for about one year.

• Entering purchase orders and invoices in the accounting system
• Matching invoices with supporting purchase orders and packing slips
• Verifying authorized signatures on each purchase order or invoice
• Obtaining authorized signatures on purchase orders and receiving documents as needed
• Reviewing invoices and making corrections as needed prior to posting
• Researching vendor statements and past due invoices
• Filing invoices electronically
• Processing employee expense reports and travel expense reimbursement requests
• Maintaining files of pending transactions
• Preparing and processing weekly check runs and special check runs as needed

• High school diploma or GED and some higher education or vocational training specializing in accounting (or a combination of equivalent education and work experience)
• Minimum of two years of office experience and knowledge of accounts payable, business procedures, and basic bookkeeping
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures also helpful
• Requires proficiency with Word, Excel, e-mail, and use of 10 key
• Must have strong customer service and interpersonal skills

$22.46 - $31.89 per hr.

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts: health care, dependent care, commuter
• Short and long-term disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching funds after one year of employment
• PTO: 13 holidays, three weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick leave per year
• Employee assistance program
• Educational assistance program
• Subsidized ORCA pass
• Wellness benefits
• Voluntary benefits

Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) has a bold mission: To predict, prevent, reverse and cure immune system diseases, from autoimmune disease to cancer to COVID-19. We examine the immune system in both health and disease to understand how disorders start and how to rebalance the immune system back to health. Equipped with innovative tools and robust biorepositories, our team chips away at the biggest mysteries behind these conditions to work toward our vision of a healthy immune system for everyone. BRI is a world-renowned independent nonprofit research institute affiliated with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and based in Seattle. We collaborate with clinicians to accelerate the path from innovative lab discoveries to life-changing patient care.

At BRI, each role is valued and an important contributor to our vision and mission. BRI is committed to a safe, caring and diverse workplace; as well as to taking action to further our commitment to foster inclusion, equity and belonging so employees feel comfortable bringing their full selves to work. Consider making a difference by joining our team. Because together, we are powering possibility.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 206-342-6972 or email jobs@benaroyaresearch.org.