Office Manager / Accounting Supervisor

NW Line JATC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Line JATC in Battle Ground, Washington is seeking an experienced Office Manager / Accounting Supervisor to lead the accounting and administrative operations of a growing apprenticeship and workforce-training organization.

You will manage day-to-day accounting, oversee payroll and benefits, and supervise the administrative team, reporting to the Executive Director. The role combines hands-on accounting with people leadership in a mission-driven trade-education setting.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting background with reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Payroll processing and benefits administration understanding.
• Experience supervising an administrative team and coordinating workflows.
• Commitment to accurate financial records and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Banking and reconciliations.
• Accounts payable and receivable management.
• Collections and month-end processes.
• Payroll and benefits administration.
• Financial documentation and reporting.
• Internal controls and office workflow oversight.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director for informed decisions.

Skills

Accounting experience

Payroll

Supervise/leadership

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Process improvement

Communication

Job description

Northwest Line JATC is seeking an experienced Office Manager / Accounting Supervisor to lead the accounting and administrative operations of a growing apprenticeship and workforce-training organization.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who is comfortable both working in accounting and leading people. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day accounting operations while supervising and developing our administrative team.

Responsibilities include banking and reconciliations, accounts payable and receivables, collections, month-end processes, payroll and benefit administration, financial documentation and reporting, internal controls, and oversight of office workflow. The position will work closely with the Executive Director and provide reliable financial information to support organizational and Trustee decision-making.

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Strong accounting and bookkeeping experience, including reconciliations, AP/AR and financial reporting.
• Experience with payroll and employee benefits administration.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, organize, and manage an administrative team.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate financial records.
• Sound judgment when handling confidential financial and personnel information.
• The ability to establish processes, hold people accountable, and improve office efficiency.
• Clear, professional communication and the ability to work with employees, vendors, Trustees, contractors, and outside professionals.
• Experience in apprenticeship or the electrical construction industry is helpful but not required.

This position offers an opportunity to become a key part of an organization responsible for preparing the next generation of skilled lineworkers, line clearance tree-trimmers and supporting the contractors and communities that depend on them.

The recruitment period will end on October 23 rd , 2026 with a start date of November 9 th , 2026.

Position: Full-time

Location: Battle Ground, Washington

Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package

Northwest Line JATC is an equal opportunity employer.