Full Charge Bookkeeper

Making A Difference Foundation; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vision

Job summary

Making A Difference Foundation in Tacoma, WA seeks a meticulous bookkeeper/accountant to manage payroll (twice monthly), accounts payable/receivable, and the general ledger, along with monthly rent billing for about 50 rental accounts.

The role requires advanced QuickBooks Online proficiency, an AA/AS or equivalent, 3–5 years of related experience, and strong MS Office, Excel, and Google Docs skills, plus excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Advanced QuickBooks Online proficiency; nonprofit experience a plus.
• AA/AS degree or equivalent; 3–5 years related experience.
• Proficiency in Windows and Mac OS; MS Office 2014, Excel, Google Docs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals at all levels; good judgment.
• Five years of related program experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes payroll at the close of pay periods and distributes paychecks.
• Performs monthly billing of tenants and manages reimbursements.
• Reconciles bank accounts and maintains filing systems.
• Pays health insurance bills and workers compensation; general ledger upkeep.
• Grant billing and management; assists in system and procedure development.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Skills

QuickBooks Online

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Financial reporting

Education

Associate's degree (AA/AS) or equivalent

Tools

Windows & Mac OS

Microsoft Office (2014+)

Excel

Google Docs

Job description

Perform a variety of bookkeeping and accounting duties including processing payroll twice monthly, financial record keeping and transactions including accounts payable, receivable and general ledger. Maintains an average of 50 rental accounts and performs monthly billing of rent and related fees. This position will serve as support to our farmers. Desired individual will have advanced experience with QuickBooks online, demonstrated professionalism and tact in communications with a diversity of individuals, strong organizational and time management skills, acute attention to detail and ability to work well with others. Experience in the nonprofit sector a plus.

Responsibilities, includes but does not limit to:

• Processes payroll at the close of pay periods (5th and 20th of each month); prepares, records and distributes paychecks. Processes state and federal payroll tax deposits and reports in a timely manner.
• Performs monthly billing of tenants.
  • Issues checks for bills and employee reimbursements in an accurate and timely manner; ensures that all expenditures are appropriately categorized.
  • Pays monthly health insurance bill and reconciles with payroll; pays quarterly workers compensation.
  • Reconciles bank accounts.
  • Proactively maintains highly organized filing system; files invoices, payroll paperwork, reimbursements, insurance information and other financial records.
  • Demonstrates a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of systems and procedures as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Director of Finance.
  • Grant billing and management.
  • Lifting, bending, reaching, and stooping to gather files.

Requirements Qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks online. Nonprofit experience a plus
• Associate's degree (AA/AS) or equivalent; three to five years' related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Additional proficiency in Windows and Macintosh operating systems and with Microsoft Office 2014, Excel, Google Docs and Internet Explorer/Firefox
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Strong mathematical skills
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels. Good judgment, with the ability to make timely and sound decisions. Understanding of and commitment to our organization's mission
• Five years of experience within related programs is preferred

Benefits FT Benefits

• 90% employer paid medical, dental, sick, vacation, long and short term disability, life insurance, vision, dental available the first of the month after 60 days of employment
• 13 paid holidays
• 1 hour sick for every 40 hours worked
• Vacation time after one year of employment beginning with 2 weeks per year accrual

MADF is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. To learn more about the organization please visit www.themadf.org.