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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. An associate degree in Accounting plus 2 additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s.
• 2–4 years of professional accounting experience, with exposure to both AP and AR functions.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Sage Intacct or similar.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).
• Experience using cloud-based systems and document management tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in nonprofit accounting or fund accounting is a plus.
• Experience working with Native American populations and/or strong awareness of Native culture.
• Experience working in a nonprofit or grant-funded environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing and reviewing accounts payable transactions, including invoice coding, approval verification, and payment preparation.
• Support credit card transaction coding and reconciliation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Work closely with AP staff to reduce errors and maintain strong internal controls.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices and track accounts receivable activity.
• Collect, track, and organize receipts and supporting documentation for invoices and program-related expenses.
• Follow up with internal staff to resolve missing or incomplete documentation.
• Maintain organized and audit-ready invoice and receivable files.
• Record and reconcile cash receipts, EFTs, credit card transactions, and check deposits.
• Perform assigned account reconciliations, including bank and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare and post journal entries as assigned.
• Maintain accurate vendor and customer records in accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct or similar).
• Support month-end and year-end close activities through data entry, cleanup, and documentation review.
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with document retention policies.
• Support audits by preparing schedules, gathering backup, and assisting with auditor requests.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and accounting standards (e.g., GAAP).
• Cross-train in multiple accounting functions and support team workload as needed.
• Support annual 1099 processing and distribution to vendors and the IRS.
• Issue the Positive Pay file to The Commerce Bank of Washington after each check run.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with the finance team and participate in staff and department meetings.
• Support ongoing process improvements and assist with special projects as needed.
• Provide occasional support to other departments for documentation or reporting needs.
• Assist with onboarding or training of entry-level accounting staff or interns.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and an Employee Assistance Program
• Public Transportation (ORCA) pass
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Night Shift Differential
• Transparent Pay Schedule
• Internal Hiring and Encouraged Advancement