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Career Path Services · 1 day ago

Staff Accountant

Spokane, WA

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$53K/yr - $58K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.

Maintains the general ledger for assigned contracts and accounts; reviews for accuracy and integrity.

Prepares periodic internal revenue and expense vs budget reports and shares with operations team.

May reconcile bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.

Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts; reviews, reconciles and approves individual A/P, VISA, A/R and other related transactions for processing; resolves fiscal discrepancies with staff.

Reviews contracts; provides interpretation of and compliance with funding agency and institutional regulations and policies to staff and interested parties.

May process staff payroll including maintaining and reconciling payroll-related accounts, calculate appropriate deductions for fringe benefits and ensure vendor payments are made; including required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.

Prepares, analyzes, and monitors program budgets with program leadership.

Collaborates with assigned program leadership to analyze and review ongoing financial results.

Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit and ongoing monitoring.

May coordinate with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.

Works well under pressure, meets multiple and conflicting deadlines.

Demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers at all times.

Actively engages in continuous quality improvement.

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

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General financial accountingCost accountingAccounting softwareSpreadsheet softwareGenerally accepted accounting principles

Required

Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field, or related accounting experience in lieu of degree requirement.

Technical expertise, including experience with computer-based accounting software, spreadsheet software.

Must be able to work in a culturally diverse and fast-paced environment and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and cultural competency.

Proficient knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.

Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.

Highly proficient with accounting software.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.

Ability to work remotely and engage customers from various virtual and tele-platforms.

Preferred

3+ years of experience in non-profit government accounting, finance or related field.

Certification in accounting related field.

Benefits

Leading health care package, including medical with both F.S.A. and H.S.A. options, dental, and vision

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary/supplemental group term life insurance, group AD&D insurance, hospital indemnity coverage, accident coverage, critical illness coverage, legal coverage, and identity theft coverage

403(b) Retirement Plan with a leading employer discretionary contribution

Paid Vacation (accrue 12 hours/month), Sick (accrue 8 hours/month), Bereavement (1 week), Jury Duty and Military Leave

13 Paid Holidays, including Floating Holiday and Birthday Holiday

Cell Phone Reimbursement Allowance, Internet Reimbursement Allowance and Personal Development Reimbursement Allowances

Tuition Reimbursement program and a qualified employer for the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program