Staff Accountant (Payroll and Accounts Payable) External
Company: 501 Commons
Location: Seattle
Posted on: March 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Job Description Description: About the Company 501 Commons is an
equal opportunity employer. We seek to recruit persons of diverse
backgrounds and support their retention and advancement within the
organization. We believe that having a board, staff, and volunteer
corps with diverse personal and professional backgrounds enhances
our ability to meet our mission. This position reports to the
Director of Finance. Essential Functions Accounts PayableProcess
approved vendor payments in a timely mannerPrepares and submits
State and City excise tax returns according to the required
schedulePrepares payroll according to current policy and
procedureMaintains payroll spreadsheets including salary, benefits,
PTO, and payroll computations GeneralAt direction of the Director
of Finance, make regular month-end, and year-end journal
entriesWorks closely with the Director of Finance to prepare for
annual auditsPeriodically takes an analytical approach to reviewing
the books for anomalies and inconsistenciesMaintains neat and
orderly financial records, both electronic and paperEnsure all
financial transactions are captured and coded accurately on a
monthly basisAnalyzes financial data on a regular basis for
reasonableness and accuracy OtherPrepare and record deposits
according to current policy and procedureEnsure all financial
transactions are captured and coded accurately on a monthly
basisPrepares invoicing no less than monthly according to current
policy and procedureAnalyzes financial data on a regular basis for
reasonableness and accuracyPrepares and distributes to managers,
monthly reports in formats best suited to his/her needsPrepares
monthly grant/contract reporting and reconciliation according to
current policy and procedureWorks closely with Executive Director
and Director of Finance to maintain accuracy of grant/contract
informationPeriodically takes an analytical approach to reviewing
the books for anomalies and inconsistenciesPrepares and submits
State and City excise tax returns according to the required
scheduleMaintains neat and orderly records both electronic and
paperRequirements: CompetenciesEngages in and demonstrates good
active listening with staff, peers, volunteers, and
supervisorsHandles ambiguity appropriately by involving others
including staff, supervisors and peers in a manner and timing that
provides the greatest benefit at the lowest cost to the client and
501 CommonsUtilizes critical thinking skills and produces work at a
high level of accuracyUses good time management demonstrated by
meeting or exceeding deadlines, arrives on time or early, maintains
an accurate work calendar, and sufficiently anticipates task
duration.Fosters strong professional relationships with clients,
peers, and supervisorsSelf-monitors consistency, quality,
communication, and has a general self-awarenessDemonstrates problem
sensitivity by recognizing and communicating to supervisor
occurrences, patterns, or feelings that something may become a
problem or issueEffectively communicates with staff, peers, and
supervisors in written and or verbal forms that is both timely,
accurate, and completeConsistently acts with integrity, ethics, and
high moral standardsShows initiative in identifying opportunities
to improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness and shares that
discovery with supervisorDemonstrates self-direction by staying
organized, follows through on projects and tasks, anticipates and
prepares for support from supervisors or peers, and avoids
crisis-modesActively learns on the job through exposure to new
challenges, professional education opportunities, team training,
and learning from othersMaintains and improves technical accounting
knowledge and skills by attending trainings as requested,
participating in giving and receiving team training, and identifies
knowledge gaps Work Environment/Physical DemandsThis position
operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses
standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and
filing cabinets.The physical demands required to successfully
perform the essential functions of the job include: talking and
listening; standing; walking; sitting for extended lengths of time;
keyboarding; occasionally reaching and bending; and driving. What
We OfferFlexibility: Ability to set your own schedule within a M-F,
7 am to 6 pm timeframe, including work from home days.Opportunities
for professional development. BenefitsEmployees receive generous
paid time off, 11 paid holidays.100% Employer-paid medical (HMO
options), dental, and vision coverage, life, and accidental death
and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and long term disability
coverage.Employees have access to a flexible spending account,
health reimbursement account.Employee Assistance Program, and paid
membership in the Peoples Memorial Association.There is a 401K
retirement account with a discretionary employer contribution.
Inclusiveness Statement 501 Commons is committed to providing an
inclusive workplace that fully utilizes the talents of all of our
team members to achieve our mission. We are committed to fostering
a workplace culture that is inclusive of people regardless of their
race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,
socio-economic status, marital status, age, physical abilities,
political affiliation, religious beliefs, or any other non-merit
fact, so that all employees feel included, equally valued, and
supported. PI208178713
Keywords: 501 Commons, Seattle , Staff Accountant (Payroll and Accounts Payable) External, Accounting, Auditing , Seattle, Washington
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