Finance Specialist

CHOOSE 180•Burien, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Specialist supports CHOOSE 180’s financial health by maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and funding requirements, supporting budgeting and financial reportings, managing grant and contract financial processes, and strengthening financial systems that advance CHOOSE 180’s long-term sustainability.

Requirements

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
Understanding of emerging technologies, including AI, that improve workflows for financial analysis and operations
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
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Ability to work successfully in a collaborative, team-oriented organization.
Highly motivated, resourceful, flexible, and possesses a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

Commitment to the vision and goals of CHOOSE 180
Experience working with or in the criminal legal system
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.
Supports the Chief of Finance in receiving and submitting invoicing requirements.
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.
With support from the Chief of Finance, 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 to the Core Leadership team.
Support budget creation, review, and input into financial systems.
Work collaboratively with 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 and reports including P&L statements and balance sheets.
Performs regular reconciliations across departments including donors, grants and contracts.
Support Board reports and annual reports.
Supports the overall goals and mission of the department and organization.
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.