Accountant II

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

The Accountant II is a mid-level role that handles key financial activities with minimal supervision, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, and general accounting support. As part of a collaborative team, the Accountant II may rotate through functional areas such as AP, AR, grants, and general accounting based on team needs and may perform a limited number of the below tasks at one time. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records by preparing entries, processing transactions, and supporting audits and reporting. This position requires a solid foundation in accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines with minimal oversight.

Essential Job Functions:

• Process and review accounts payable transactions, including invoice coding, approval verification, and payment processing.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices and track accounts receivable activity.
• Record and reconcile cash receipts, EFTs, credit card transactions, and check deposits.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate vendor and customer records in accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct
• or similar).
• Prepare and post journal entries related to month-end and year-end close.
• Assist with grant accounting, including maintaining organized files and supporting documentation.
• Support audits by preparing schedules, gathering backup, and responding to auditor requests.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and accounting standards (e.g., GAAP).
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and contribute to finance team meetings.
• Cross-train in multiple accounting functions and take on rotating duties as assigned.
• Complete annual 1099 processing and distribution to vendors and the IRS
• Review Financials with Department Heads and Officers monthly.
• Issue the Positive Pay file to The Commerce Bank of Washington after each check run.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Job Functions:

• Attend external training or webinars as approved for professional development.
• Provide occasional support to other departments for budgeting or reporting projects.
• Assist with onboarding and mentoring of entry-level accounting staff or interns.
• Participate in staff-wide or club events that may fall outside normal finance functions.
• Manage incoming mail by retrieving, logging, and distributing to relevant parties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• An associate degree in Accounting plus 2 additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s.

Experience:

• 2–4 years of professional accounting experience, with exposure to both AP and AR functions.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting or fund accounting is a plus.

Technical Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Sage Intacct or similar.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations).
• Experience using cloud-based systems and document management tools.

Soft Skills:

• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize tasks
• Receptive to feedback and committed to personal development

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or active progress toward CPA certification is preferred.
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations or grant funding
• Familiarity with GAAP compliance in a nonprofit context.
• Lived or professional experience working with Native or Indigenous communities

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to work at a desk for extended periods, with occasional movement around the office. The role involves frequent use of a PC, extensive typing, and constant communication with team members, including phone use. Attention to detail is essential for reading and writing documents in both hard and electronic formats. The physical demands include routine office tasks and equipment operation. Occasional travel may be required, depending on location.

The position is based in a standard office environment with moderate noise levels and frequent interruptions, often under deadlines. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Most positions at CSC are exposed to members of the community who have experienced or are

experiencing trauma in various forms including but not limited to: domestic violence, sexual

violence, homelessness, unemployment, financial hardship, etc. As a result, staff are at risk of

secondary trauma. Employees are encouraged to seek external support and maintain self-care

when working indirectly or directly with clients. Mental health care referrals for employees is

Available

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits Summary:

Full-time employee benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and an Employee Assistance Program
• Public Transportation (ORCA) pass
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Night Shift Differential
• Transparent Pay Schedule
• Internal Hiring and Encouraged Advancement