Accountant - Housing

Catholic Charities of Central Washington; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

403(b) retirement plan with company 2%

Life Insurance

Education assistance program

Flexible Spending Account

Wellbeing and counseling resources

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Central Washington is seeking an Accountant in Yakima, WA. The role supports development and grant departments with accounting functions, researches state and federal regulations, and provides back-up to the accounting team.

Strong detail orientation and adaptability are essential for this position. Key duties include coordinating development activity tracking, supporting audits, and managing receivables and payables for grants and properties, while ensuring timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• 3 years of relevant experience including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll or general ledger.
• Proficiency in accounting principles, general ledger systems, and Excel; familiarity with SAGE Intacct preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development activity tracking and analysis for programs.
• Assist in annual financial audits by collecting records and preparing schedules.
• Review construction/grant reporting and reconcile custodial and loan accounts.
• Prepare technical accounting work for federal, state, and local grants.
• Reconcile bank accounts and monitor cash requirements.
• Prepare receivables invoices for grants, residents, properties, and developments.
• Code and post cash payments; monitor credit card vouchers and policy compliance.
• Meet internal and external reporting deadlines; assist with budgeting and process improvements.

Skills

Accounting principles

General ledger systems

Advanced Excel

Written and verbal communication

Database management and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

SAGE Intacct

Job description

Position Summary:

The Accountant performs accounting functions for a variety of programs, providing financial support to the development and grant departments. The position researches, understands, and applies state and federal laws, and agencies' requirements, rules, and regulations. The position works in a team environment, contributing to the success and credibility of the finance office in a variety of roles with a willingness to take on new responsibilities, improve efficiencies, solve problems and provide backup to other accounting office staff. The Accountant is self-motivated, adaptable to change, and detail oriented.

Development, Project and Financial Reporting Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Senior Accountant in the accurate tracking and analysis of development activity for both Multi Family and Single Family programs.
• Support annual financial audits by collecting and organizing records, preparing various audit schedules, and performing other related audit functions as requested.
• Review and assist with Single Family homeownership construction and grant reporting and compliance. Reconcile appropriate custodial accounts to family accounting ledgers and cash on hand. Reconcile offset accounts to maintain accurate custodial, loan and construction account balances
• Assist in the preparation of technical accounting work related to the Agency's federal, state and local grants

Accounts Payable, Receivable and Cash Management Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank accounts and monitor cash level requirements.
• Prepare receivable invoices for grants, resident services, properties, developments, and others as assigned. Monitor the aging of amounts due.
• Research, code, and post cash payments received.
• Coordinate and monitor cardholders to ensure credit card expense vouchers are completed within the required timelines and review completed vouchers to ensure compliance with agency policy.

General Responsibilities

• Meet reporting deadlines, both internal and external.
• Research and respond to program inquiries regarding posted transactions and reports in the accounting system.
• Assist with budget development and reporting.
• Suggest and implement improvements to relevant processes and procedures.
• Assists with other work as assigned.

Job Requirements

The following requirements are those that are normally required for the performance of this position. Any disabled applicant who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential functions of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Physical Requirements

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting, or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking, and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 90% of the time.

Education

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required.

Experience

• 3 years of relevant experience to include Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll and or General Ledger.

Special Skills

• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, methods, and terminology
• Extensive knowledge of computerized general ledger systems
• Knowledge of SAGE Intacct preferred
• Prior experience with database management and reporting
• Advanced knowledge in Excel, including spreadsheet design and formulas
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Employment is conditional upon:

• Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Wage Range

$33 - $37 hr, based on experience.

Work Schedule

Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm (45 min lunch); Friday 7:30am - 3pm (1/2 hour lunch)

Work Location

Yakima, WA

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year
• Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
• Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
• Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
• Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
• Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
• Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
• Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment

It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.