Finance & Payroll Specialist — Nonprofit Arts Org

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art; Bainbridge Island (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Holiday leave

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Store & Bistro discounts

Patron level membership

Travel stipend

Job summary

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art seeks a Finance & Payroll Associate to manage daily financial transactions, month-end tasks, and bi-weekly payroll. The role supports the Director of Business & Finance and collaborates across departments in a non-profit setting on a 40-hour week schedule.

Responsibilities cover accounts payable/receivable, journaling, and payroll processing with Paylocity, plus year-end reporting and staff benefits administration as needed.

Qualifications

• Two year college degree in business or accounting, or equivalent professional experience.
• Understanding of confidentiality and staff privacy.
• Ability to work with staff professionally.
• Knowledge of accrual accounting guidelines and internal control.

Responsibilities

• Process daily financial transactions including accounts payable/receivable.
• Handle monthly accounting functions and journal entries.
• Bi-weekly payroll processing using Paylocity platform.
• Maintain payroll system and benefits platforms.
• Collaborate with departments on payroll and benefits matters.
• Assist with year-end insurance reporting and audits.
• Onboard new hires in Paylocity and coordinate with departments.
• Support staff engagement and event activities when needed.

Skills

Confidentiality

Account reconciliation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

Problem solving

Payroll processing

Education

Two year college degree in business or accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art seeks a Finance & Payroll Associate to manage daily financial transactions, month-end tasks, and bi-weekly payroll. The role supports the Director of Business & Finance and collaborates across departments in a non-profit setting on a 40-hour week schedule.

Responsibilities cover accounts payable/receivable, journaling, and payroll processing with Paylocity, plus year-end reporting and staff benefits administration as needed.