Position Overview
The Accountant works with various program and administrative staff to ensure general ledger, financial reports, and budgets are managed and maintained per organizational goals related to the recovery of wild salmon stocks. This position performs numerous accounting functions to aid in consistent and timely financial reporting and reporting across departments and grants. Funding for this position is subject to the availability of grants or contracts. This position receives guidance from and reports directly to the Finance & Administrative Manager.
Duties
The primary duties of the accountant include but are not limited to:
Financial and Fiscal Reporting:
- Compiles and analyzes financial and statistical information to prepare and upload journal entries.
- Review and maintain financial records and ensure that financial transactions are properly recorded.
- Performs monthly, quarterly and year-end reconciliations.
- Review and analyze financial statements to ensure completion and accuracy.
- Review, investigate, and assist with the resolution of errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
- Work with other departments within the organization to gain knowledge and understand changes in operations to support proper recognition of accounting data.
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual state and federal compliance reporting and tax filings. Works with regulatory agency to provide auditing information.
- Work closely with others within all finance team members and program directors or managers.
- Assist in preparation organizational and department budgeting.
- Reconcile monthly bank statement with general ledger.
- Maintain deprecation schedule and fixes assets reporting.
- Work closely with AR specialist and Finance Manager to conduct end of year procedures, filing W2 and 1099, grant funding periods and closing calendar fiscal year.
Accounts Payable:
- Perform requisitions verification, coding reviews, AP data entry, matching, posting, route for proper approval and GL coding when needed from department directors.
- Match with purchases order, enter and process payment of invoices in timely matter.
- Reconcile accounting records for accuracy including payroll, AP, Purchase Order processing, and Cash/Incentive/Purchase Card reconciliation.
- Maintain vendors records including setting up new vendors, address changes, and W9.
- Maintain vendor relationship by ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendors inquiries and invoices for payments.
- Handle AP past due requests, statements, and vendor calls/emails regarding account status.
- Performs research and analysis on vendor accounts as needed.
- Assist monthly closing, AP reconciliation, preparation of various reports, and other related office tasks as needed.
Payroll:
- Provide support and assist Finance Manager in processing monthly payroll for approximately 50 employees, allocation of employees' salaries and fringe benefits to various grant accounts, calculating direct deposits, reconciliations and payroll taxes.
- Reconcile all payroll allocations with general ledger and prepare all salary deduction reports and payables.
- Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management for approval.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports.
- Assist in maintaining all confidential employee Human Resources files.
Other:
- Ensure compliance with governmental fiscal policies and procedures manuals.
- Assist AR Specialist with account receivables, invoice and bank deposits as needed.
- Assist with retention and purge of departmental files as needed.
- Assist with managing accounting system.
- Assist with other accounting and administration projects and tasks as needed/assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
The successful applicant will have the following:
· Ability to cross train with other accounting positions in the department.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
· Knowledge of general business office protocols and procedures GAAP, GASB, tribal federal funding, general accounting principles, budget management, human resources, payroll principles, etc.
· Ability to follow instructions, policies and procedures of SRSC.
· Proficiency in using MS Office Suite, strong Excel skills along with good accounting, math, and office computer skills; ability to use standard office equipment.
· Ability to keep organized files in a standard filing system for the purpose of an audit and other employees to locate information.
· Must be a self-starter and problem solver with ability to work down to transactional levels as well as manage up with solutions or recommendations, as well work in a team setting.
· Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines and follow through to completion as well providing high quality of work.
· Strong verbal and written communications skills to effectively present information and respond to colleagues and others seeking guidance and/or clarification about issues related to organization operations.
Education/Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree (preferably in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field) preferred or equivalent education with combination of professional experiences.
· Have at least 5 years of professional experience in general ledger, financial/budgetary analysis, payroll, or related accounting experience.
· Experience in governmental and non-profit accounting and tribal organization preferred.
Working Conditions:
This position requires daily reporting to the office in Burlington, WA. Flexibility is required for attendance at occasional meeting/event to travel to Swinomish Reservation in La Conner, WA, and Sauk- Suiattle Reservation in Darrington, WA. Typical work schedule is 10- hour shifts, Monday through Thursday.
Preferences:
Position requires superior oral and written communication skills; sensitivity to the Native American culture, customs, and traditions; possession of valid Washington driver’s license and ability to comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act.
Salary & Benefits
Salary and benefits allocated to this position will be based on the successful applicant’s ability to clearly demonstrate their competency to accomplish functions and responsibilities of a non-profit and tribal organization. This is a salaried position with a range of $59,000 - $69,000 depending on experience.
SRSC provides employees with competitive benefits including medical/dental insurance coverage and a 401(k) program. Accrual vacation and sick leave and paid holidays.
Submittals
Applicants may submit a letter of interest, resume, and references via hard copy or email by 5:00 p.m. on June 28th 2024, to:
Skagit River System Cooperative
Attn: Janette Crume
PO Box 368
La Conner, WA 98257-0368
jcrume@skagitcoop.org
INDIAN PREFERENCE APPLIES TO THIS RECRUITMENT
(Must submit tribal documentation with resume or application to qualify for Indian Preference)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $59,000.00 - $69,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Physical setting:
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Washington Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Burlington, WA 98233 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Burlington, WA 98233: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person