Accountant - Accounts Payable

Blue Mountain Action Council•Walla Walla, WA

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About The Position

The position provides general fiscal support to the CFO. The person in this position will assist with maintaining accurate accounting records for the organization. It includes specific responsibilities for accounts payable, processing purchase orders, and paying invoices along with all associated record-keeping functions. The position involves a large amount of data entry.

Requirements

Associate degree in Accounting or Business
Three (3) years of accounting experience; experience in accounts payable preferred.
Recent experience and/or education with accounting software.
Must be bondable.
Strong commitment to BMAC’s mission of collaborating with our partners to equitably deliver services and support to our neighbors experiencing poverty and to our values: accountability for our actions and services; dignity for all we serve; honoring diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work; and upholding a spirit of service.
Demonstrated extensive knowledge of accounts payable preparation and procedures.
Excelling customer service orientation to promptly identify and resolve accounting issues.
Strong organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize, pay attention to details, manage and complete multiple projects.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong computer knowledge, skills, and ability, or the ability to learn.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Share Point.
Proficient with accounting software.
Proficient with QuickBooks program.
Functional knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.
Accuracy in computation and recordkeeping.
Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment, managing a high call volume, with frequent interruptions and occasional crisis situations.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

Monitor billings and purchase orders for accuracy and receipt of all items.
Process Accounts Payable payments.
Distribution of accounts payable, attach check stub with backup and file appropriately.
Monthly reconciliation of all general ledger accounts and reports associated with accounts payable.
Monthly reconcile vendor statements to accounting module.
Maintain vendor files, paid check files, and other files related to payments and cash disbursements.
Review and/or process purchase orders accurately in accordance with Chart of Accounts and GAAP standards.
Work with Program Directors to ensure that all employees are properly trained on purchase order system.
Crosstrain and assist with Payroll & Benefits as needed
Assist with reconciling asset and liability accounts as needed or assigned.
Assisting the CFO with backup documentation for grant invoices
Perform other fiscal/administrative/program support duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical/Vision Dental Insurance: The following individuals qualify for BMAC's group insurance plans:
Regular, full-time employees working 30-40 hours per week receive full benefits
Qualifying dependents: Spouse/legal domestic partner and any dependent children 26 years or younger
Life Insurance
Short/Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Retirement Plan: Eligibility begins in the first month after hire date. Vesting rules apply.
Paid Time Off (PTO): Employees begin accruing PTO the first day of employment as detailed below
Employees with 0-5 Years of Service = accrue 0.075 hours per hour worked
Employees with 5+ Years of Service = accrue 0.0875 hours per hour worked
Employees with 10+ Years of Service = accrue 0.10 hours per hour worked
FlexibleTime Off (FTO): Available based on regularly scheduled work hours.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays
Other Paid Leave
Voting Leave – as needed upon request
Bereavement Leave – up to 4 days to eligible employees
Jury Duty Leave – up to 4 weeks over any 1-year period
Workers Compensation: Comprehensive insurance provide