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POSITION TITLE: FINANCIAL ASSISTANT
MISSION: To disrupt the cycle of homelessness and promote sustained independence for current and future generations.
VISION: A compassionate community where everyone has a home and the opportunity to thrive.
SUPPORTED BY: Financial Manager
SALARY RANGE: $15.00-$21.00 per hour
Non-exempt position, 0.375-.5 FTE (15-20 hours/week)
Candidate offers consider experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
Entry salary typically in the first third of the range.
BENEFITS PACKAGE: 22 days of paid time off (PTO) per year (prorated for Regular PT employees based on FTE rate); 8 paid holidays; agency sponsored healthcare plan (for Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week); 3% employer contribution to 403(b) Retirement Plan after 1 year of employment; supportive work culture; family friendly and flexible scheduling.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Financial Assistant provides support in bookkeeping, data entry, and other duties to the Financial Manager in the processing and management of all authorized disbursements, receipts, Wise Buys Thrift Store revenue, payroll, financial records, financial reporting, financial statement review preparations, providing clerical/support services and donor tracking.
LYDIA PLACE VALUES:
COMMUNITY
We believe strong healthy communities are the foundation to a better world.
EQUITY
We believe it is our responsibility to actively challenge systems of oppression. We recognize a majority of those experiencing homelessness have been marginalized.
UPSTREAM IMPACT
We believe that the best way to eliminate homelessness is to look beyond short-term solutions and focus on breaking the generational cycle of poverty.
EMPLOYEE WELLNESS
We value each other as humans first. We know that the best outcomes for our clients and our community are achieved when our team is healthy and thriving.
TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter to HR & Operations Manager, Haley White at [email protected]. You may also submit your materials via PO BOX 28487 Bellingham, WA 98228. Position open until filled.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT: Lydia Place is an equal opportunity employer. Employmentdecisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on the basis of race, sex/gender, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, national origin, genetic markers, military or veterans status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Real-world experience has value in the workplace. Individuals who identify with non-dominant groups,
who have experienced poverty and had first-hand knowledge working with system resources, and who
have relevant, real-world experience equivalent to minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of two years of experience or education directly applicable to the duties of this position
Demonstrated experience, knowledge and proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel
High attention to detail
Must pass DSHS, Washington State Patrol Criminal Background check and Federal background check
Ability to be punctual, dependable, and meet deadlines
Excellent written communication and organizational skills
Committed to the mission, vision and values of the agency
Ability to be flexible, work effectively as part of a team, commitment to embracing diversity and respecting individuals differences
Ability to work independently, adapt easily to change, and handle stressful situations effectively and regularly
Valid drivers license, access to a vehicle, and proof of insurance required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:
Financial Responsibilities:
Perform accounting functions and carry out fiscal operations, according to a fund-based, accrual accounting system to conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Assist in processing invoices for payment, including coding, date entry, verification of authorization to pay, copying and filing
Assist in processing credit card charges, including coding, date entry, verification of authorization to pay, copying and filing
Assist in managing all revenue, expense, and record keeping for Wise Buys Thrift Store
Assist in maintaining records and managing fundraising revenue
Assist in maintaining donor tracking
Assist in billing and monitoring existing contracts and grants
Assist in processing rent income payments and maintaining rental records
Assist in preparing records for the completion of the annual financial statement review and the IRS Form 990
Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and any other subset of agency budgets
Assist in coordinating the compilation of statistics and reports as required by the Executive Director
Assist in generating reports for the Board of Directors and Finance Committee
Assist in overseeing the appropriate and secure storage of all financial records
Administrative/Coordination/Other:
Keep all files and systems in appropriate and organized order and in a manner that other management staff can retrieve data or files as needed.
Adhere to current and future standards and statements of work pertaining to this position as
required by current and future agency contracts.
Maintain client confidentiality at all times, except when compelled to share information by law or
when the client has signed a release of information
Manage agency records and financial archives for required period of time
Assist in maintaining employee files
Assist in managing agency sponsored retirement plan
Record donations in agency database
Other duties as assigned
To perform job successfully, the individual should demonstrate the following competencies: visionary leadership and ability to make thoughtful change as needed, fund development, human and fiscal resource management, balances team and individual responsibilities, gives and welcomes feedback, listens and gets clarification, treats people with respect, keeps commitments, follows policies and procedures, completes administrative tasks correctly and on time, supports organizations goals and values, adapts to changes in the work environment, is consistently at work on time, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent, asks for and offers help when needed, displays willingness to make decisions, supports and explains reasoning for decisions, includes appropriate people on decision making process, observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. While performing these job duties, the employee is regularly required to listen to others and provide verbal feedback. The employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. Employee also is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, or balance.
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