Accounting Assistant Temp

Association of Washington Cities•Olympia, WA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Association of Washington Cities (AWC) is seeking a full-time temporary Accounting Assistant. The position is expected to run from January 16 through March 31, 2027, or through another mutually agreed-upon date. The Accounting Assistant processes accounts payable, accounts receivable, and related financial records, helping keep financial activity accurate, complete, and consistent with established accounting standards, procedures, and reporting requirements. The role handles routine and non-routine assignments using established instructions and guidelines, with direct supervision readily available. AWC is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that provides services to Washington’s cities and towns. The role is eligible for primarily remote work under an approved schedule, with regular use of online communication tools and systems. In-office work is required as needed and as directed for meetings, collaboration, training, and operations. Employees accrue four hours of paid sick leave for every semi-monthly pay period. The pay rate is $27.00 per hour.

Requirements

Associate degree in a related field and one year of relevant experience; additional experience may be substituted year-for-year for education.
Knowledge of standard accounting procedures and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Strong arithmetic skills and close attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications and experience learning new or proprietary software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including business English, grammar, and proofreading.
Effective organizational skills and experience managing changing priorities and tight deadlines.
Professional, customer-focused approach and a proven record of working effectively independently and as part of a team.
Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information in line with security and data privacy policies.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Authorization for employment in the United States is required; offers are contingent on criminal background and reference checks, and required education or credential verification.
Employees must work in Washington state unless explicitly preapproved by the CEO to work in Oregon or Idaho.

Responsibilities

Process accounts payable and receivable transactions and accurately enter data into AWC’s financial systems.
Prepare billings for AWC and its contractual commitments.
Help prepare and post monthly journal entries.
Help prepare monthly financial reports for management.
Answer payment and invoice questions from internal and external customers, escalating complex issues as needed.
Maintain records and supporting documentation for public disclosure reporting and help prepare required F-1 reports.
Prepare routine correspondence related to financial transactions.
Help prepare AWC’s annual budget and support budgeting for contractual commitments.
Help prepare schedules for AWC’s annual audit and support other contractual financial obligations.
Enter and maintain member information in the association management system and retrieve data as requested.