Staff Accountant

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant is a regular, full-time/32 hour a week position and is a key member of the Administration team. This role is responsible for overseeing payroll, accounts payable and account receivable functions, & in-kind donations. The position is responsible for financial reconciliations, in which it is needed to collaborate closely with other members of the accounting team and program leadership to ensure timely, accurate, and compliance with the financial operations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist in revision of Finance Policies and Procedures as necessary
• Manage all vendor relationships and resolution of billing issues
• Attend occasional meetings, training, etc. as needed or requested
• Enforce proper internal control procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Maintain confidentiality for all matters of a sensitive nature.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Competencies and Experience

• AA degree in Accounting or Business required; bachelor’s degree from an accredited university/college preferred.
• Prefer two years of experience in accounting in a nonprofit environment.
• Experience with Sage MIP or similar accounting software.
• Knowledge of GAAP in non-profit accounting and financial reporting.
• Payroll experience (previous experience working with Paychex preferred).
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to interact positively with varied clientele, in person and on the phone.
• Ability to show initiative by anticipating agency and management needs and responding to them in a timely and professional manner.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented with a high accuracy rate.
• Ability to complete complex assignments independently.
• Bilingual in English and a language spoken by DLEC families is a plus (Spanish, Amharic, Cantonese, Vietnamese).

Pay Range: $31.17 - $38.00 per hour

Type: Hybrid

Employment Requirements

All staff must comply with state vaccination guidelines, including MMR, initial doses of Covid, and provide a negative TB test (within the last 12 months) or an x-ray, as well as a pre-employment physical. Medical or religious exemptions may be requested, and if approved, weekly testing will be required.

Employment or volunteer service at Denise Louie Education Center is conditioned on a criminal background check as required by child care licensing and Head Start Performance Standards. The 60 categories of criminal convictions or pending charges disqualifying a person from having access to children in child care are in WAC 388-330-040.

Certain positions require degrees, coursework, or other certifications. You will be asked to provide proof of your stated education prior to hire.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Demands: To perform the job the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, stand and walk, use hands and fingers for typing and other computer use.

Working Conditions: The work is typically performed in an office environment, with low to moderate noise levels and in a hybrid schedule – 15-25% work at the office in-person. Additionally, this position is required to attend the mandatory All Staff Meetings in-person about 6-8 times a year. Must live in Washington state.

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The working conditions are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Benefits

As a Denise Louie Education Center team member, you may receive some or all of the following employee benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and options for supplemental Insurance coverage. Team members are eligible to participate in the company 401(k) plan, which offers a non-elective employer contribution after an introductory period. In addition, eligible full-time and part-time employees will accrue up to 18 days of PTO, up to thirteen paid holidays, and one personal holiday annually.

Additional compensation may come in the form of tuition reimbursement, hiring, retention, longevity, referral, or special assignment bonuses, subject to budgetary limitation. Please visit our career page for more information on our current benefit offerings.