General Ledger Accountant

Evergreen Treatment Services•Seattle, WA

21d•$69,000 - $73,000

About The Position

The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the integrity of an organization's general ledger. They record and reconcile financial transactions, post journal entries, and play a critical role in month-end and year-end closing processes. General Ledger Accountants analyze financial data for discrepancies, assist in financial reporting, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the organization's financial health. This role demands a strong understanding of accounting principles, attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software, making it a vital position within the finance department.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
3 or more years of professional accounting or financial management experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment
Have an understanding of racial justice and social equity and a commitment to helping create an equitable environment for all ETS clients and patients as well as fellow staff.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, patients, and staff from a wide variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
Strong interpersonal skills and verbal/ written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload, work independently, and complete tasks timely and efficiently.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically a high level of proficiency in Excel
Good practical experience with financial? accounting and statistical software
Experienced in MIP Fund Accounting™ software
Good knowledge of MS Excel including advanced tools and formulas? complex tables and charts
Excellent analytical and numeracy skills
Dependable, able to work under pressure, receptive to change, willingness to learn, cooperative approach to problem solving.
Flexible team player, with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when handling highly sensitive information.
Ability to set boundaries, resolve conflict and de-escalate issues.
Computer literate, with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, as well as a high level of initiative in keeping current with technological change.
The employee may be exposed to illicit drug residues and fumes or other bio-hazardous materials when carrying out job functions.
There is also potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
ETS will provide employees with appropriate training to limit the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Policies and procedures are in place addressing each item specifically.
The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk, and kneel; occasionally to climb balance, or stoop; rarely to crouch or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, color, and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
Use of a department vehicle, for which a valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving would be required.

Responsibilities

Help ETS succeed in carrying out our mission through working together with other staff to transform systems of harm and inequity to create different approaches to improving community health and safety through addressing substance use and homelessness.
Assist with the organization-wide initiative to reimagine our interconnectedness within our community to overcome the aspects of our society and organizational culture shaped by white supremacy and settler colonialism.
General Ledger Management o Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Run pre-built monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
Review and post journal entries to record financial transactions.
Banking and Treasury Management: Assist with monitoring daily cash positions, and post daily cash per bank transaction.
Maintain solid banking relationships and ensure compliance with bank agreements.
Execute wire transfers, manage deposits, and reconcile bank statements.
Identify opportunities to optimize interest income and reduce banking fees.
Budgeting and Financial Planning: Assist the CFO to collaborate with department heads and help develop and maintain the annual budget.
Enter budget data as provided o Assist in the development of long-term financial plans and forecasts.
Assist in the development of long-term financial plans and forecasts.
Financial Analysis: Assist the CFO and Accounting Manager to conduct financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Flag discrepancies for manager to review o Work with Accounting Manager to provide insights and recommendations for cost control and revenue enhancement.
Financial Reporting: o Assist in preparing regulatory and compliance reports as required.
Assist with external audits and pull requested files only.
Run pre-built ad-hoc financial reports for management as requested.
Written Procedures: Assist the CFO with monitoring and streamline processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness Continuously identify opportunities for processing optimization and automation.
Implement best practices in accounting and financial management.
Purchasing Ensure Accurate Purchase Recording: support to ensure purchase transactions and vendor invoices are in the general ledger, ensuring proper coding and classification.
Reconcile Accounts: Collaborate with accounts payable to reconcile purchase orders, receipts, and vendor statements.
Assist in Vendor Pricing Analysis Accounts Receivable Invoicing: Ensure Accurate Revenue Recognition: Review and post accounts receivable invoices to the general ledger, ensuring proper revenue recognition in accordance with accounting standards.
Reconcile AR Accounts: Assist in reconciling the accounts receivable ledger with the general ledger to ensure that all invoiced amounts are accurately reflected in financial records.
Support in creating and submitting invoices under the direction of Accounting Manager and/or CFO Compliance and Taxation: Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting regulations and tax laws.
Assist in gathering tax documents per checklist

Benefits

Medical and Dental benefits, as well as voluntary Vision benefits.
403b Retirement Plan with employer match starting at 2% at 1 year, and Roth IRA.
Basic Life/ADD/FSA tax saving accounts for health and dependent care.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), voluntary long-term disability coverage.
Vacation (2 weeks/year, access at 6 months), Sick leave (24 days/year, access at 30 days).
Mental health leave (12 days/year, access at 30 days).
Holidays (12 days/year) and one Floating Holiday per year.
Wellness stipend ($50/month) to use for wellness benefits such as massage, fitness classes, gym membership, meditation, therapy, park passes, etc.
Transportation stipend or pass and mileage and parking reimbursement when traveling for work.
License renewal reimbursement and tuition/training assistance.
Referral bonus ($100/$250) and sign-on bonuses for some positions at certain times.
Longevity awards ($50 - $750 over milestone anniversaries, and for REACH programs).
Discounts for Woodland Park Zoo, Verizon Wireless, and Corporate Shopping.
Professional development: ETS is committed to supporting all staff in fulfilling their continuing education requirements and on their career paths so that ETS is a place to thrive long-term.