Accountant

Job Title: Accountant.
Status: Regular, Full Time.
Reports To: Director of Finance.
Compensation: $70,000 - 75,000.
Program: Administration.
Classification: Exempt.
Home Office: Seattle/Hybrid.
Application Requirements: To be considered, applications must include resume and a letter of interest that includes a statement regarding the applicant’s commitment to racial equity by going to our website career page: https://mockingbirdsociety.
bamboohr.
com/careers ABOUT THE MOCKINGBIRD SOCIETY: The Mockingbird Society (TMS) is a non-partisan advocacy organization focused on transforming foster care and ending youth homelessness.
We do this by creating, supporting, and advocating for racially equitable, healthy environments that develop youth and young adults at risk of or experiencing foster care or homelessness.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Accountant, under the direction of, and in collaboration with the Director of Finance, is responsible for all day-to-day accounting processes, including cash receipts, accounts payable, payroll, journal entries, bank and credit card reconciliations, and general ledger account reconciliations.
A certain amount of benefit administration is also part of this job description.
The successful candidate will be an accounting enthusiast, familiar with GAAP and nonprofit accounting practices, and will be highly organized, analytical, detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple priorities, and work both independently and as a member of a team.
This is a full-time (36 hours per week) position, but applications for preferring part-time work will also be accepted (minimum 20 hours per week).
The work location is currently a combination of office work at our Seattle office location and remote work.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Director of Finance and Administration, carry out daily/weekly/monthly bookkeeping and accounting activities: Accounts payable, cash receipts, and credit card transactions.
Bank and credit card reconciliations.
Process biweekly payroll.
Invoicing for grants and program service fees.
Journal entries.
Month-end closing procedure.
Quarterly and annual taxes and 1099s.
Monthly and quarterly general ledger account reconciliations.
Maintain accounting and financial files.
Assist with financial reporting as requested.
Assist with budget and audit preparation as requested.
Assist with benefit administration and onboarding new staff.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: AA degree in accounting or related discipline, or a comparable combination of education and experience.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll for nonprofit organizations is required, including account analysis and reconciliations.
Experience doing accounting for nonprofit organizations is strongly preferred.
Must be highly organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and able to multitask, meet deadlines, balance priorities, and follow through on assigned tasks to completion.
Strong data entry skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to maintain a positive, professional, and service-oriented demeanor toward a variety of stakeholders.
Experience with, and/or commitment to having, race equity, social justice, and cultural competence be a workplace priority.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Proficiency with Quickbooks desktop or online.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Upon date of hire, must be able to pass a Washington State and national criminal history check.
Access to reliable transportation, a valid WA state driver’s license, and adequate insurance.
Frequent travel to Olympia, WA required during the legislative session.
Occasional travel to partner locations and conferences.
Compliance with all agency policies regarding COVID-19 as well as state-mandated vaccination policy.
Available to work some evenings and weekends, as needed.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The starting salary range for this position is $65,000 - 75,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
In addition, The Mockingbird Society offers: 100% employer-paid premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
2 Weeks Vacation for the first year.
Vacation accrual increases with each service year (until the 5th year).
2 Weeks Sick Leave.
10 paid holidays.
2 floating holidays for full-time staff.
Office closure/paid holidays from Christmas through New Year’s Day.
Simple IRA with 3% Employer Match.
Employee assistance program.
EMPLOYMENT POLICY: The Mockingbird Society is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Employment is based upon individual qualifications without regard to race, culture, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disabilities, political ideology, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
We welcome all applicants, especially individuals with experience as caregivers, alumni of foster care, and those who have experienced youth homelessness.
We recognize that women are statistically less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet 100% of the qualifications.
If you do not meet all the qualifications, we hope you will still consider applying.
HOW TO APPLY: To be considered, applications must include a resume and a letter of interest that includes a statement regarding the applicant's commitment to racial equity.
Submit your resume and cover letter by going to our website career page: https://mockingbirdsociety.
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