Accountant I

Low Income Housing Institute • Seattle, WA

just now • $29 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant I is responsible for performing finance and accounting functions for LIHI, partnerships and LLCs.

Requirements

• 2 years relevant experience.
• An AA degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or other related fields. Equivalent experience may be substituted for this requirement.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Must be able to maintain important payment schedules.
• Excellent data entry skills. Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Self-starter with good problem solving skills and ability to interact and communicate positively and successfully with all levels of the organization.
• Flexible and willing to work evenings/weekends during busy times.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process weekly check runs and rush checks, as needed.
• Acquire W9 forms before adding new non-employee vendors.
• Be responsible for accurate and timely payments.
• Transfer Safe/Positive Pay information to banks daily.
• Ensure compliance with internal control (e.g. signing authority, document approvals).
• Provide audit support.
• Other duties performed include the manual check preparation and distribution, reports distribution, filing, photocopying, faxing, administrative duties and special projects.
• Enter employee payroll related changes into the payroll software.
• Provide payroll data and reports in various formats for grant billings.
• Help solve timecard coding errors.
• Help with timecard completion and approval problems on processing days.
• Support payroll with reporting for pensions, taxes and garnishments.
• Help with state L&I reporting including quarterly volunteer totals.
• Other accounting duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision (with HRA, HSA & FSA options)
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k offered for unionized employees (through OPEIU8)
• 403b offered for non-union employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Assistance Program
• Aflac offered for all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree