Accounting Specialist, Non-Profit

Description

Position: Accounting Specialist (Non-Profit)

Location: 1480 Fowler St, Richland, WA 99352

Type: Non-Exempt, Full Time

Anticipated Schedule: Monday through Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM

MISSION, VISION, VALUES

• MISSION: Guiding our community members to live their best lives, even and especially through the end of life.
• VISION: Tri-Cities Chaplaincy is the recognized source for expert guidance during a crisis, at and through life's end, and following a loss.
• VALUES: Accessibility, Integrity, Achievement, Supportive Environment

Position Overview:

The Accounting Specialist at Tri-Cities Chaplaincy supports financial integrity by ensuring accurate accounting, tracking, and reporting of grant funding, donor contributions, and other financial activities. The Accounting Specialist ensures donations, grants, and other funds are recorded, reconciled, and report in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), donor intent regulatory requirements.  

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for maintaining financial records related to grants and contributions, supporting financial reporting, assisting with audit preparation and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external funding requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Accounting Certificate, or equivalent formal training in accounting or bookkeeping.
2. Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll processing, or financial recordkeeping.
3. Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality when handling financial information.
4. Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy when processing financial records, payroll data, and accounting transactions.
5. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Applications
6. Experience in accounting or finance, with familiarity with or exposure to nonprofit financial practices such as grant tracking donor contributions, or restricted fund accounting.
7. Experience processing payroll and maintaining payroll records, including familiarity with payroll taxes, leave of absence, employee deductions, and applicable wage and hour regulations. 
8. Must be available to work at a designated work site location.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Associate degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. 
2. Experience working in nonprofit accounting, healthcare accounting, or grant-funded programs. 
3. Experience with fund accounting, donor restricted funds, or grant financial tracking. 
4. Experience supporting financial audits and financial reporting. 

Join Our Team:

At Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, we’re committed to providing compassionate care and support to individuals and families during life’s most challenging times. We invite you to be part of our mission and contribute to meaningful work that touches the heart of our community.

Why Join Us? 

• Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference in patients’ and families' lives. 

• Supportive Environment: Thrive in a collaborative and caring atmosphere. 

• Professional Growth: Access opportunities for learning and career development.

Bring your passion for care to Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, where every moment matters. Apply today and start a career that’s as rewarding as it is impactful.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

1.   Financial Recordkeeping and General Ledger

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including general ledger entries, accounts receivable transactions, and expense documentation.
• Ensure financial records are organized, properly coded, and maintained in accordance with organizational accounting practices. 

2. Accounts Receivable Management

• Monitor and reconcile accounts receivable, track outstanding balances, and follow up on unpaid invoices or receivables as appropriate to support accurate revenue tracking and timely collections.

3. Payroll Processing and Administration

• Process payroll in accordance with organizational policies and applicable wage and hour regulations. 
• Review employee time records, earning codes, benefit deductions, and payroll reports to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure employee data, compensation adjustments, and benef