Accountant - Accounts Payable

Evergreen Treatment Services•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The accountant position is critical to the overall administration of Evergreen Treatment Services, specifically as it relates to accounting and financial records. This individual will take primary lead ensuring accurate financial records for the agency, including accounts payable, accounts receivables, balance and income statements. This individual will also partner with other members of the Administration to ensure accurate records and processes regarding all financial matters. The nature of this position is fast paced, with multiple, simultaneous, extremely detailed responsibilities at any given time.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
3 or more years of professional accounting or financial management experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment
Have an understanding of racial justice and social equity and a commitment to helping create an equitable environment for all ETS clients and patients as well as fellow staff.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, patients, and staff from a wide variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
Strong interpersonal skills and verbal/ written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload, work independently, and complete tasks timely and efficiently.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically a high level of proficiency in Excel
Good practical experience with financial? accounting and statistical software
Experienced in MIP Fund Accounting™ software
Good knowledge of MS Excel including advanced tools and formulas? complex tables and charts
Excellent analytical and numeracy skills
Dependable, able to work under pressure, receptive to change, willingness to learn, cooperative approach to problem solving.
Flexible team player, with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when handling highly sensitive information.
Ability to set boundaries, resolve conflict and de-escalate issues.
Computer literate, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, as well as a high level of initiative in keeping current with technological change.

Responsibilities

Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
Analyzing accounting options and enter data per direction.
Summarizes current financial status of the agency by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
Assist with audit and tax preparation by gathering files for outside contractors as necessary.
Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
Secures financial information by completing database backups.
Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and following accounting policy and regulations.
Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
Run pre-built financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
Maintains confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
Other duties as assigned.
Note: New and/or different duties and responsibilities may be assigned to this job at any time.

Benefits

Medical and Dental benefits
Voluntary Vision benefits
403b Retirement Plan with employer match starting at 2% at 1 year
Roth IRA
Basic Life/ADD/FSA tax saving accounts for health and dependent care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary long-term disability coverage
Vacation (2 weeks/year, access at 6 months)
Sick leave (24 days/year, access at 30 days)
Mental health leave (12 days/year, access at 30 days)
Holidays (12 days/year)
One Floating Holiday per year
Wellness stipend ($50/month)
Transportation stipend or pass
Mileage and parking reimbursement when traveling for work
License renewal reimbursement
Tuition/training assistance
Referral bonus ($100/$250)
Sign-on bonuses for some positions at certain times
Longevity awards ($50 - $750 over milestone anniversaries, and for REACH programs)
Discounts for Woodland Park Zoo, Verizon Wireless, and Corporate Shopping.
Professional development