Sound Generations Hiring for Staff Accountant Job at Seattle, WA Full Time

WHO is Sound Generations?

We are a comprehensive non-profit organization that serves older adults and people with disabilities in King County. Our mission is to support people on their aging journey through community connections and accessible services.

We are seeking a Staff Accountants to join our Accounting Team in Seattle, WA

WHAT will I do?

The Accounting Team is dedicated to learning and growing our skills and knowledge so that we may better serve the organization. This position provides capacity in our payroll, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions. Please go to our website at www.Soundgenerations.org to see the wide variety of services and communities the organization serves to understand the range of financial activities this role will be involved with.

The Staff Accountants perform technical and specialized financial, accounting, and/or fiscal support services. They may also perform work in one or several functional areas including financial accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and fund accounting.

Pay Range: $60,000 – $66,400 per year.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week.

Benefits:

• Great Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance coverage.
• Employer paid 401k plan
• 3 weeks paid vacation. Plus, paid sick leave, 2 personal days and 10 paid holidays.
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter benefits and more!

Responsibilities:

• Interpret accounting and other related policies and procedures. Work with managers and staff to resolve discrepancies. Recommend and assist in implementation of new accounting policies.
• Gather, compile, and prepare financial data, statements, reports, and accompanying explanatory notes in accordance with GAAP and federal uniform grant guidelines.
• Perform general ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare reports for internal and external review. Provide support for annual audits and funder site visits.
• Review and analyze specific accounting procedures and systems to ensure efficiency and accuracy of process using GAAP.
• Maintain and improve automations for monthly data entry and data review using advanced Excel skills including Power Pivot and Power BI.
• Support accounts payable function which may include banking activities such as electronic payment initiation, distribution of banking data, and approving pay transactions in positive pay.
• Support accounts receivable function which may include processing cash receipts, preparing incoming donations, processing funder payments, etc.
• Perform a variety of accounting tasks such as maintaining ledgers, reviewing initial entries, providing information for the budgeting process, preparing year-end accruals, and interacting with customers and vendors to resolve complaints and concerns.
• Manage year end accounting activities such as: reporting, 1099 and 1096 processing, annual lease updates, W-9 updates, and grant and contract extension documentation.
• Issue instructions to managers and staff on various accounting activities including accounting system(s), new vendor requests and maintaining records.
• Participate in mandatory program and organizational activities, meetings and trainings.
• Demonstrate an eagerness to learn and enhance skills that promote diversity, equity and inclusion. Participate in events related to understanding institutional racism and other forms of oppression.

Requirements:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting or related field OR four (4) years relevant accounting
• experience.
• Two (2) years’ professional accounting experience.
• One (1) year experience with accounting software, such as MIP.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrate skills that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in a culturally diverse environment
• Advanced Excel skills to include Tableau or Microsoft Power Pivot/Query/BI
• Strong knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and working knowledge of UGG (Federal Uniform Grant Guidelines)
• Ability to continually learn and utilize a variety of information systems and software.

Sound Generations is an equal opportunity employer, and we value our diverse workforce. We welcome everyone who is interested in serving our local communities. Please contact our HR Team at [email protected] for help with accommodations or if you have any questions.

HOW to Apply?

Please visit: https://soundgenerations.org/careers/