Position: Accounts Payable Specialist, Full-time with Benefits, Hybrid
Location: Office in Seattle - Belltown area
We are a distinguished non-profit charitable organization serving the Jewish community in the greater Puget Sound area. Our commitment spans generations and we strive to broaden our reach and deepen our impact within the community.
What’s exciting about this role?
This role is not just about numbers, it's about making a real impact with each department within the Federation. As a key employee, you contribute to the success of our finance department and our organization.
You will collaborate with the entire Federation team, building relationships with each employee and all vendors. You will be responsible for the entire AP cycle including timely AP processing, coding vendor invoices and expense reports.
The ideal candidate for this role is highly organized, has a keen eye for detail and a desire to pursue a career in the accounting field. You will grow and learn in a dynamic environment where your skills are valued and recognized.
We want to hear from you. Come be part of something special at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle!
Role Responsibilities:
-Record invoices, expense reports, and check requests in our accounting software (MIP Fund Accounting)
- Import and record credit card transactions on a weekly basis
- Collaborate with managers across departments to accurately code transactions, provide descriptions and attach receipts
- Reconcile and update transaction details for coding errors as needed
- Maintain electronic vendor files
- Prepare and maintain expense accruals as needed
- Allocate charges among departments for shared expenses
- Process employee health and welfare invoices
- Train staff to ensure proper record-keeping of expenses
- Reconcile prepaid expense and liability accounts
- Follow established procedures and be committed to continuous process improvement
- Prepare audit schedules for annual financial audit as requested
- Processes annual 1099’s in accordance with IRS regulations
- Serve as a liaison for employees and business vendors
- Assist with vetting and processing endowment grants
- Prepare ad hoc special reports and analyses
- Manage and reconcile the bulk mail and business reply mail accounts
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Experience and Competencies:
- Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred
- 1-2 years of experience in accounting a plus
- Strong organization skills
- Attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Experience with MIP Fund Accounting software, or equivalent
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
- Experience with Google Suite, Adobe PDF and Docusign, or equivalent
Position Information:
The Accounts Payable Specialist reports to the Director of Finance. This is a full-time, non-exempt, hybrid position. Local travel may be required as part of the job responsibilities.
Compensation:
- Salary range: $50,000 - $60,000 per year, commensurate with experience and education.
- Paid time off and holidays are as follows: fifteen (15) vacation days and five (5) sick days, nine (9) national holidays, and Jewish holidays (varies 7 - 9).
- Benefits available include: medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) and 403(b).
How to apply:
Interested individuals please submit your resume and cover letter to: [email protected].
The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.
For more information about who we are, visit our website www.jewishinseattle.org.