EPIC Early Learning is seeking a skilled and motivated Accounts Payable/ General Accountant to join our finance team. As an Accounts Payable/ General Accountant at EPIC Early Learning, you will be responsible for processing and managing all aspects of accounts payable, as well as assisting with general accounting tasks. EPIC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing early childhood education services to children and families in Central Washington. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment, and we value the hard work and dedication of our employees in achieving this mission.

Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable/ General Accountant position include support the accounting department with Accounts Payable, Centralized Purchasing, USDA and supports Accounting Manager and Controller as needed with other duties as assigned.

Pay Level:

$25.00 to $27.00 Hourly (12-month position)

• AA degree in Accounting/Business or related field and three years’ experience in accounting procedures; Or
•  An equivalent combination of experience and/or training which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Experience with Accounting software and Excel.
• Strong computational skills and knowledge of accounting practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Typing, office machines and computer entry skills.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere with moderate amount of supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure to ensure that deadlines are always met.

Essential Job Functions

Account Payable:

· Processes check requests, allocating the costs to the appropriate expense accounts and funding sources per contract specifications.

· Ensure each check request include proper documentation per audit and review requirements.

· Ensure contract end compliance with invoices posted to general ledger based on the month that service was provided assuring allowability.

· Process A/P in the area of travel advances and expenses, agency directed training, out of area travel and all pertinent information needed by management.

· Prepare review/audit work papers.

Centralized Purchasing

· Do ordering and processing for EPIC per centralized purchasing system ensuring compliance with procurement and debarment regulations.

· Tracking receipt of purchases and work with sites on delivery.

General Accounting Functions

· Get bids for procurement process.

· Process debarment.

· Assure business licenses are up to date.

· Process excise taxes.

· Process USDA Billings.

· Deposit checks and run other errands as needed.

· Other duties as defined.

Other:

· Work with Accounting team to implement processes in utilizing EPIC's technology to reduce paper and increase communication with staff.

· Support and promote a team centered approach to delivery of accounting services.

· Other duties as assigned.

· Medical/Dental/ Vision Plans

· Sick Leave (5 hours per payroll)

· Annual Leave (4 hours per payroll)

· 11 Paid Holidays

· Employee Assistance Program

· Basic Life Insurance

· 403 B (Employer match after 1 year or 1,000 hours)

· Short/Long Term Disability Insurance