Staff Accountant - SJCC

Wscpa Spokane Chapter; Mercer Island (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SJCC is seeking a Staff Accountant on Mercer Island, WA to manage general ledger entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with audits and reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and timely delivery of financial information.

Requirements include a minimum of two years of accounting experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Excel and accounting software. The position offers growth opportunities within a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables.
• Familiarity with accounting and database software.
• Ability to learn and work with various server and cloud-based software with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and bank statements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Customer-centric, collaborative attitude with empathy.
• Ability to prioritize among competing tasks.
• Creative and strategic problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter journal entries to the general ledger.
• Reconcile balance sheet items, bank accounts, A/P, and payments.
• Distribute labor expenses to the correct department.
• Respond to staff accounting inquiries.
• Support audit-related material preparation and correspondence.
• Assist with excise tax filings and government license renewals.
• Provide back-up for accounts payable and process payments.
• Back-up for accounts receivable processing and reporting.
• Complete special projects and propose process improvements.
• Attend meetings and build relationships with SJCC staff and Board.
• Assist with SJCC special events.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel (Pivot tables)

Accounting software

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Accounting software

Database software

Cloud-based software

Job description

Staff Accountant

Some of the duties and responsibilities of a Staff Accountant are to:

• Prepare and enter journal entries to the general ledger.
• Reconcile balance sheet items, bank accounts, accounts payable, and application of payments.
• Distribute all labor expenses to the correct department.
• Research, review, and respond to various staff accounting related inquiries.
• Support material preparation and correspondence related to the annual audit.
• Assist with varied accounting functions, such as excise tax filings and governmental license renewals.
• Assist with ad hoc analysis and reports.
• Provide back-up for accounts payable, including reviewing, approving & processing payment requests; entering expenses and payments into accounting system; and processing payments online or in-house.
• Provide back-up for processing, reconciling, and reporting accounts receivable payments.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Recommend improvements to department processes and procedures.
• Attend meetings, and build professional, positive relationships with SJCC staff and Board.
• Assist with SJCC special events on occasion.
• Practice and promote SJCC’s mission and values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

To be successful as a Staff Accountant, you should have:

• A minimum of two years accounting experience.
• A working knowledge of accounting principles and rules/regulations.
• The ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables).
• Knowledge of accounting software and database software.
• The ability to quickly learn and work with a variety of server and cloud-based software programs with minimal supervision.
• The ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, bank statements, and accounting regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A customer-centric and collaborative attitude with a high level of empathy.
• The ability to sequence objectives among competing priorities.
• A creative and strategic mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications Include

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• CPA certification preferred.