Accountant

CHOOSE 180•Burien, WA

47d•$71,832

About The Position

CHOOSE 180 transforms systems of injustice and supports the young people who are too often impacted by these systems. We envision a future where youthful behavior is decriminalized and young people are offered restorative practices in lieu of traditional prosecution. In place of the school-to-prison pipeline, a community will exist to see youth as possibilities, not problems to be solved and help young people realize their potential and provide them with the tools necessary to achieve their goals. CHOOSE 180 is made up of passionate individuals who together create a workplace deeply rooted in the community. We place an emphasis on bringing your whole self to the work of CHOOSE 180 as it is our shared conviction that you can’t compartmentalize greatness and to do so we have created a safe space for our team to be supported in their highs, lows and everything in between. This is the secret to our impact; passionate people who are committed to being their best, so that they can give their best to our youth and young adults. Job purpose: The Accountant maintains the organization's financial records, ensures compliance with financial procedures, analyzes grant requirements and produces invoices, supports tax filings and external audits, and produces reports on financial performance. They ensure the organization is financially healthy enough to pursue the mission and take on additional growth opportunities. The Accountant’s role is to accurately document the organization’s financial position, reduce risk, ensure compliance and maximize the organization’s overall effectiveness.

Requirements

Commitment to the vision and goals of CHOOSE 18
0-4 years of accounting experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience
Familiarity with US GAAP, including ASC 958 and ASC 606
Ability to build and maintain policies and procedures and communicate them clearly
Understanding of local, state, and federal government grant sources
Working knowledge of Uniform Guidance of Federal Awards
Experience with financial management of grants and contracts
Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel, and accounting software required, such as Quickbooks Online
Successfully manages projects involving multiple stakeholders, participants, and deliverables
Able to build relationships and effectively communicate with internal partners across a variety of functions and levels.
High level of personal accountability, reliability, and trustworthiness.
Exceptional time management and organizational skills
Proven ability to multitask, set priorities, and meet deadlines with attention to detail
Ability to work successfully in a collaborative, team-oriented organization.
Highly motivated, resourceful, flexible, and possesses a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or progress toward either certification preferred
Prior 501(c)(3) nonprofit accounting experience preferred
Entrepreneurial and results-oriented with ability to anticipate/respond to changing circumstances/priorities
Strong interpersonal and customer care skills with ability to communicate successfully through multiple media channels

Responsibilities

Maintains the general ledger, including month-end account reconciliations/closings, and the preparation of monthly financial statements. Identifies and corrects reconciliation issues in a timely manner.
Prepares and records journal entries.
Submits and receives recurring grant invoicing
Files and submits all non-payroll taxes
Ensures financial records comply with US GAAP standards, e.g. ASC 958 and 606
Ensure compliance with our standard operating procedures, internal controls, and external funding restrictions
Continue to evaluate and update our internal controls and incorporate best practices
Train staff on financial processes and procedures
Work with and support our finance contractors for various projects including annual reviews or audits and 990 tax filings
Respond to financial correspondence and needs that arise
Raise risk flags or financial whistleblowing when necessary
Support budget creation, review, and input into financial systems
Work collaboratively with organization leadership to appropriately forecast and build budgets and problem solve
Exercise sound fiscal responsibility through a lens of eliminating waste and opportunities for fraud
Create and share month end reconciliations & reports including P&L statements and balance sheets
Performs regular reconciliations across departments including donors, grants and contracts.
Support Board reports and annual reports
As needed for grants and contracts support
Attend and participate fully in all relevant meetings and committees, including staff meetings, supervision meetings, and trainings
Provide additional support as needed for ad hoc projects
Lead according to the Mission, Vision & Values of the organization