Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant

Girl Scouts Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho is looking for someone with non-profit accounting experience to join our team.  Girl Scouts mission is to grow girls of Courage, Confidence, and Character who make the world a better place.

This position is full time in office in Spokane, WA.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:

• Accounts Payable for council, entering invoices and processing payments.

• Review daily deposits prepared by reception/registration and the retail store, process and record the deposits.

• Performs payroll processing and reporting for the council.

• Posts monthly journal entries to record various financial transactions.
• Works with staff to ensure accurate and timely submittal of necessary reports, such as expense reports and reimbursements.
• Performs accounting functions for various council activities, such as product sales accounting, collections/NSF checks, audit preparations, fixed asset management, sales tax filings and payments.
• Works with Fund Development Department to develop and maintain a tracking system for grants and restricted donations.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports.
• Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
• Demonstrates support for all of the council's work through collaboration with other departments, including support of council fundraising efforts.
• Assists the Controller in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, and preparation of the annual budget.
• Collects appropriate data and prepares federal, state, and local reports and tax returns.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty proficiently. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Four-year College Accounting Degree preferred, will accept equivalent experience may be considered.
•  Non-profit accounting experience is strongly preferred with budgeting experience as well as the ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills in fast paced environment and be able to manage time effectively.
• Must be experienced in the use of computers, including word processing, Outlook, Excel,
• Must be able to compile information and develop related reports, using council software.
• Proficient use of QuickBooks is a must.
• Willingness to subscribe to the principles of the Girl Scout movement, including acceptance of the Girl Scout philosophy and willingness to maintain membership in the Girl Scouts USA.
• Valid Driver's License and insurability preferred.
• Reliable transportation required