Staff Accountant

Please email a cover letter and resume to apply@phinneycenter.org. 

No relocation offer is available at this time.

The PNA is committed to building a culture of equity and inclusion, believing that a diversity of staff, Board, and programming is essential to achieving our mission. We are looking for someone who is willing to work with and challenge this organization and the community to be our most respectful, accepting, and sympathetic selves. 

The Staff Accountant is responsible for timely and accurate recording and reporting of financial activities for the organization – full cycle accounting. Responsibilities include Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, general reconciliations and accounting transactions, preparing monthly financials statements, ensuring organization complies with accounting standards (timely state and federal filings), and running Payroll. This position requires strong attention to detail and adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and it is the owner and expert on the PNA accounting system (QuickBooksOnline “QBO”) and other accounting software products (payroll & AP). This role interacts with staff in all departments, aiding and training with regards to accounting policies and procedures. The Staff Accountant supports the annual audit process with preparation of schedules and other materials. This position is primarily in person, but provides the opportunity to work remotely occasionally which will be discussed and decided with your supervisor upon hire. This position reports to the Operations Director.

Essential Responsibilities

·      Manage organizational accounting activities, accounts receivable, accounts payable, journal entries, fixed asset records, and monthly and annual close processes.

·      Prepare financial statements including cash flow statement and supporting schedules.

·      Process bi-weekly payroll and create new hire records.

·      Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual government filings and payroll tax returns, and licenses as needed.

·      Support the annual audit process with preparation of schedules and other materials.

·      Complete monthly bank reconciliations.

·      Perform general ledger account reconciliations and analysis of general ledger balances as needed.

·      Prepares budgets and financial information packets for the Board of Directors and Finance Committee.

·      Assist in training regarding accounting policies and procedures.

·      Comfortable collaborating with other departments to gather information and resolve issues.

·      Participate in special projects as needed.

Qualifications

·      BA/BS, preferably in accounting or business, but related coursework and experience accepted

·      2 years of relevant nonprofit accounting experience and knowledge of GAAP

·      Minimum of one year of experience in payroll and filing Certified Payroll for WA LNI

·      Payroll experience that includes processing, recording, reconciling, and reporting

·      Proficiency with accounting software required (QuickBooks preferred), payroll software and intermediate Excel skills (including ability to use pivot tables and VLOOKUP)

·      Proven self-starter with high standards for accuracy and attention to detail

·      Ability to work independently and manage competing demands while meeting deadlines

·      Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to work well with others

·      Desire to ask questions, exercising discretion and independent judgment, with strong problem-solving skills to continually improve processes

·      Ability to work in an open and active office environment

·      Team-orientation and appreciation for community-building mission of the PNA

·      Position requires occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds and ability to climb stairs

·      Ability to pass national criminal background check

Compensation

This is a 30-40 hour per week position, working Monday through Friday and the starting pay is $27.50 - $34.50 per hour DOE. Benefits include: health insurance; 401(k) plan with employer match; long‐term disability insurance; a flexible spending account; adoption assistance; commuter benefits; Life/AD&D insurance; voluntary insurance plans; perks program; Caregiver Support & EAP programs; a free PNA household membership with reduced costs for classes and room rentals; 3 weeks personal time off the first year, increasing annually; Christmas Eve – New Year’s Day off; and 8 paid holidays (total paid time off first year: 5.5 weeks). We offer a convivial, positive, and flexible working environment.