Staff Accountant

Why work with YWCA Seattle King Snohomish?

YWCA SKS is the region’s largest non-profit organization with a 120+ year legacy, focused on the needs of women, with programs serving 7,000 people each year. When you work with YWCA, you make a difference.

We’re women and BIPOC-led, family-centered, and supportive of employees. As a full-time YWCA employee (30+ hours), you’ll enjoy a benefits package including medical insurance, generous vacation, holiday, sick leave plans, and an outstanding retirement plan. Put your passion for racial equity and social justice to work – apply today!

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Staff Accountant provides accounting services to YWCA. This position will also provide support to other accounting needs of the YWCA.

This position has a social justice component that will require critical thinking around how the external systems impact the work that we are doing through the lens of racism and intersections with poverty. Knowing the core principals of antiracism work and grounding those principles in everyday work, as well as working well in non-white environments and championing anti-racism policy, are required job skills and core values. As an equal opportunity employer, we highly encourage people of color to apply.

Expectations of your role

General Accounting DutiesAssist with A/P payment processing and vendor maintenanceProvide backup for A/P, A/R and G/L batch entries and month-end reportingAssist with preparation of monthly bank and other account reconciliationsProvide backup for grant compliance, including assistance in the preparation of the annual Statement of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) Assist with preparation of Agency’s annual audit and Form 990 reportingAssist with Special Entity Accounting (Tax Credit Entities), including but not limited to: Prepare monthly journal entries, Import monthly journal entries that Housing team prepares, Monthly account reconciliations, including resolution of any variances, Maintain the fixed asset, Monthly and quarterly reporting to investors, Variance analyses in conjunction with program managers, Monthly reporting to managers & directors, Support the annual tax credit entity audits, Maintenance of tax credit entity financial reportsAssist with credit card and other purchasing systemsFile Monthly State of Washington B&O tax returnQuarterly review stale dated checksAssist with annual unclaimed property filingPerform special projects and other duties as assigned or necessary

Must have's to be successful:

BA in Accounting or related field, or a combination of experience and education in related fieldAccounting experience with a focus on complex spreadsheet tasks using all aspects of Microsoft Excel including functions, charts, pivot tables and large workbooks with complex calculations and formulas (i.e., nested IF statements, INDEX MATCH, VLOOKUP, etc.)

And

Demonstrated understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Strong oral and written communication skillsStrong analytical ability, including the ability to analyze, compare, and interpret data quickly and effectivelyExcellent attention to detail, strong project management skills and ability to meet deadlinesDemonstrated expertise Microsoft Office, and SharePoint Commitment to ensuring financial integrity, and ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion

Hours, Rate, And Benefits

Salary: $60,000-68,000, DOEHours: 40 hours per weekExcellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave plansAt the time of hire, employees may enroll voluntarily in the Fidelity 403b Plan After two years of employment, employees are eligible to participate in the YWCA Retirement Fund

Physical Requirements

Continuously exchanges information through listening and talking with clients, agency staff, volunteers, and individuals in the community Frequently stands, walks, sits, and climbs in performing duties and in traveling to off-site meetings Frequently reaches and grasps in using telephones, computers, and in general operations Frequently lifts and carries up to 5 lbs. of paperwork, files, and materials Frequently to occasionally performs close work while updating files, reading program information, and using computer

Continuously over 80% of the time, frequently 20-80% of the time, and occasionally under 20% of the time.

YWCA encourages applicants with a variety of experiences to apply!

At YWCA, we recognize that lived expertise is a powerful asset. This refers to the insights, knowledge, and skills developed by those who have navigated systems and experienced inequity.

Valuing lived expertise helps build trust with program participants, develop culturally responsive programs, and break down barriers to equity. It enriches our collective understanding and enhances our ability to serve communities that are furthest from opportunity.

Vaccination Requirement

All new hires must be vaccinated in accordance with CDC guidelines before their first day of employment.

Mental Health Considerations

All employees of the YWCA interact with clients who have experienced or are experiencing trauma in various forms, including but not limited to, racial trauma, domestic violence, sexual violence, homelessness, unemployment, and financial hardship. As a result, employees are at risk of secondary trauma. We encourage employees to seek support inside and outside the workplace and maintain self-care routines.

Equal Opportunity Employment

YWCA Seattle King Snohomish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law Poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement .

For more information

Contact us at careers@ywcaworks.org with any questions or if you need accommodation for your application.