Senior Accountant

Why work with YWCA Seattle King Snohomish? YWCA SKS is the region’s largest non-profit organization with a 120+ year legacy, focused on the needs of women, with programs serving 7,000 people each year. When you work with YWCA, you make a difference. We’re women and BIPOC-led, family-centered, and supportive of employees. As a full-time YWCA employee (30+ hours), you’ll enjoy a benefits package including medical insurance, generous vacation, holiday, sick leave plans, and an outstanding retirement plan. Put your passion for racial equity and social justice to work – apply today!



What You'll Do
The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in managing the financial health and integrity of the organization. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing financial insights to support the organization's mission. The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Assistant Controller, Program Director & Managers, Grant Manager, and external stakeholders.  Note: This is a hybrid position, with a certain percentage of time spent working remotely and a certain percentage of time spent working out of a YWCA office.

Expectations of your role:

• Financial Reporting and Analysis:
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP, with an emphasis on nonprofit accounting standards.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance, providing detailed reports and insights to management and COO.
• Monitor and track expense allocations, ensuring proper allocation and reporting.


• Budgeting and Forecasting:
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, including grant-specific and programmatic budgets.
• Analyze and monitor budget variances and collaborate with program managers to manage financial performance.


• Grant Accounting:
• Reconcile general ledger against external grant and donation databases. Assist Grant Manager in preparing and submitting grant-related financial reports, invoices, and reimbursement requests.
• Assist with monitoring expenditure restrictions and compliance with grant terms.


• General Accounting and Compliance:
• Prepare complex journal entries and reconciliations and assist on other month-end close tasks as assigned.
• Assist management with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including preparation of Form 990 and other required filings.
• Oversee fixed assets ensuring capital purchases are properly recorded.
• Provide management with cash management reports and related reconciliations.
• Prepare and record investment transactions and monthly reconciliations.


• Internal Controls and Audits:
• Maintain and enhance internal control processes to safeguard organizational assets.
• Assist management with preparation for annual and grant audits.
• Assist with developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures.
• Propose business process improvements.
• Provide required documentation and implement audit recommendations.
• Team Collaboration:
• Support and mentor staff accountants and AP staff.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency.


• Race and Social Justice:
• Commitment to diversity, including sensitivity to the needs of residents and staff from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Participate and provide leadership in various ways for the agency’s Social Justice Initiative.
• Support the YWCA’s Social Justice Initiative by understanding how racism, sexism, classism, and other oppressions play out in institutions and systems.
• Use the lens of social justice to review policies and procedures.
• Shows demonstrated ability to interact with people of different cultures.

Must have's to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 5+ years accounting experience in public accounting and industry
• CPA certification preferred
• Experience with technology implementation
• Assertive, customer-oriented approach
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter, strong work ethic, adaptable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); SharePoint knowledge preferred; Advanced Excel skills highly desired.
• Meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent customer service skills for interaction with YWCA staff, funders, government agencies and program participants.

Hours, Rate, and Benefits