Accounting Manager

Location: Tumwater
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Accounting Manager needed // Non-Profit and/or Government Accounting Preferred // Exceptional Comp & Benefits Package This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kyle Beard Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $110,000 - $135,000 per year A bit about us: Our client is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, which provides a wide array of services to all 281 cities and towns in the state of Washington. Why join us? Exceptional benefits! Employer pays 100% of medical premium for employee and 90% of the medical premium for spouse/domestic partner and child(ren) up to age 26; and 100% of dental and vision insurance Basic life insurance and disability insurance Four hours of paid vacation leave in first year of employment for every semi-monthly pay period, with generous increase in vacation hours earned thereafter Four hours of paid sick leave for every semi-monthly pay period 11 paid holidays and two floating holidays each year 401k with employer matching up to 10% of employee salary or eligible student loan payments Opportunity for outstanding performance awards and tuition assistance Employer funded HRA ($770 to $1,980 depending on dependents) Sabbatical program Staff events Training and development opportunities Job Details The purpose of this position is to manage the day-to-day functions of the accounting department, including prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports for all the financial aspects of the organization and any other contracted financial service obligation, supervise, mentor and support accounting staff. What You’ll Be Doing Oversee Accounting Operations: Manage daily activities in the accounting department, including transactions related to the general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll, memberships, and financial reporting. Financial Controls: Develop and maintain financial controls and guidelines with the CFO. Accounting Policies: Implement consistent accounting policies and procedures across all programs. Bank Reconciliations: Review monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts. Financial Statements: Prepare and coordinate monthly financial statements for the organization and any contracted services. Annual Budget: Lead the preparation and management of the annual budget. Monitor Results: Analyze monthly operating results against the budget. Board Meetings: Prepare financial information for board meetings and other governance boards. Documentation: Supervise the documentation of workflows, procedures, checklists, and policies. System Management: Manage accounting system implementations and upgrades. Software Evaluation: Evaluate the effectiveness of accounting software and databases. Benefits Administration: Administer benefits including COBRA, 401k, 457, and Section 125 plans, ensuring compliance with required notices. Audit and Tax: Provide information for audits and tax returns, resolve audit findings, and address discrepancies. Customer Assistance: Assist internal and external customers with various programs and services. Monthly Billings: Supervise monthly billings to contracting entities. Compliance: Ensure compliance with accounting standards and local, state, and federal requirements, and implement new GASB and FASB standards. Internal Controls: Protect assets by establishing and enforcing internal controls. Travel: May require travel for trainings and events, typically not exceeding 5 nights a year. Requirements Experience: 5 years in accounting, tax, audit, finance, and budget with a nonprofit, and 3 years in a supervisory role or demonstrated leadership ability. Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field; CPA certification within one year of starting. License: Maintain a Washington State driver’s license in good standing. What You Bring to the Team Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and FASB updates and implementations. Skills: Ability to perform and oversee essential accounting duties for the organization and contracted services. Regulations: Knowledge of Public Disclosure Commission regulations related to lobbyist reporting requirements. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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