Accountant - Housing

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington•Yakima, WA

24d•$33 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant performs accounting functions for a variety of programs, providing financial support to the development and grant departments. The position researches, understands, and applies state and federal laws, and agencies’ requirements, rules, and regulations. The position works in a team environment, contributing to the success and credibility of the finance office in a variety of roles with a willingness to take on new responsibilities, improve efficiencies, solve problems and provide backup to other accounting office staff. The Accountant is self-motivated, adaptable to change, and detail oriented.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required.
3 years of relevant experience to include Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll and or General Ledger.
Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, methods, and terminology
Extensive knowledge of computerized general ledger systems
Knowledge of SAGE Intacct preferred
Prior experience with database management and reporting
Advanced knowledge in Excel, including spreadsheet design and formulas
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Senior Accountant in the accurate tracking and analysis of development activity for both Multi Family and Single Family programs.
Support annual financial audits by collecting and organizing records, preparing various audit schedules, and performing other related audit functions as requested.
Review and assist with Single Family homeownership construction and grant reporting and compliance.
Reconcile appropriate custodial accounts to family accounting ledgers and cash on hand.
Reconcile offset accounts to maintain accurate custodial, loan and construction account balances
Assist in the preparation of technical accounting work related to the Agency’s federal, state and local grants
Reconcile bank accounts and monitor cash level requirements.
Prepare receivable invoices for grants, resident services, properties, developments, and others as assigned.
Monitor the aging of amounts due.
Research, code, and post cash payments received.
Coordinate and monitor cardholders to ensure credit card expense vouchers are completed within the required timelines and review completed vouchers to ensure compliance with agency policy.
Meet reporting deadlines, both internal and external.
Research and respond to program inquiries regarding posted transactions and reports in the accounting system.
Assist with budget development and reporting.
Suggest and implement improvements to relevant processes and procedures.
Assists with other work as assigned.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of vacation
12 days of sick leave per year
Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment