National Bookkeeper/Accountant

Inlandboatmen’s Union of the Pacific (IBU) has a Job Opening for:

National Bookkeeper/Accountant

Location:      5215 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle WA  98107

Full Time:     35 hour work week, onsite

The IBU is a National Union representing members working in the maritime industry in the states of Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii, and Alaska. 

This position is under an Office & Professional Employees Local 8 Union Collective Bargaining Agreement, which provides Health & Pension benefits and paid vacation & sick leave.

The National Bookkeeper/Accountant overseas the union finances and reports directly to the National Secretary-Treasurer. Based on a 35 hour work week, the compensation, depending on experience, ranges from $68,733/yr to $71,295 with full medical and pension.

Duties and responsibilities:

Complete all financial activities of six regions and our Job Corps Seamanship Program:

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Deposits, check writing

Coordinate fund transfers

Payroll

HR (compliance, employee wages & benefits)

Reconcile bank accounts, credit card usage

Quarterly workers comp reporting

Prepare/create all remittance forms and financial reports

Facilitate annual audit, LM-2 filing

Issue 1099’s

Organize/maintain file system

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Standard fund accounting practices (modified cash basis) and bookkeeping

MIP Abila accounting software

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Organize work activities, multi-task, work independently, prioritize to meet deadlines

Communicate in a courteous and professional manner

Maintain confidentiality

Education/Experience:

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience

Knowledge of MIP Abila accounting software or similar (Sage, Intact, Net Suite)

and ADP Payroll or similar (Paychex, Ceridian, Gusto)

Familiarity of labor unions or non-profits a plus