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Project Accountant

Bellingham, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Aug 2025

💰 $72,100/yr

About the role

Northwest Center (NWC) is looking for a Project Accountant to join our team. Founded in 1965 by Washington parents of children with disabilities, NWC is an organization that provides services for people with disabilities from cradle through career. Though we operate a variety of businesses and services, our culture is OneNWC, where everyone is connected, valued, included, and welcomed. LithtexNW is one of several businesses within the Northwest Center family, and we are looking to add a Project Accountant to support our Bellingham team. As Project Accountant, you will provide essential financial and administrative services to the LithtexNW division, supporting accounts payable and receivable, cash management, and financial reporting. You'll play a key part in maintaining financial integrity across projects, supporting budgeting efforts, and analyzing financial data to inform decision-making. Additionally, there is opportunity to collaborate with internal teams to manage customer billing and monitor account activity, while contributing to a high-functioning, detail-oriented team.
Location: Bellingham, WA
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday
Wage Range: $31.25 - $36.05 per hour What we can offer:

Competitive and affordable Medical (including hearing & hardware coverage!), Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually
7 Paid Holidays + 1 Day of Floating Holiday; 3 Floating Holiday days annually after one year
Parental Leave & Paid Compassion Leave
Retirement 401(K) with a company match
Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
Mental Wellness Program including six free therapy sessions per year
Company-Provided Orca Pass with Unlimited Use OR Transportation Benefit of $50 per month
Opportunity for career development with our NWC Mentorship Match program
Opportunity to become a mentor or mentee through NWC’s Mentorship Match program
Physical Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25/month
Student Loan Contribution Program - $50/month
Pet Insurance Discount Program

What you'll be doing:

Process accounts payable, including coding, approvals, invoice management, and payments
Manage accounts receivable, including entering billing and sending invoices daily
Handle daily cash deposits, receipts, and postings
Conduct accounting data analysis for special projects
Prepare, analyze, and finalize financial reports and schedules
Maintain accurate financial records, supporting schedules and documentation
Support budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial analysis
Audit records and support billing and accounts payable processes
Analyze trends, costs, and operations to support decision-making
Monitor past-due accounts, provide timely support schedules for sales staff, and process credit card payments

Needed Experience:

Associates Degree (AA) in Accounting or related field required
Bachelors Degree (BA) in Accounting or related field preferred
Two (2+) or more years of experience in an accounting/finance department
Proficiency with any Accounting ERP system required
Excellent customer service skills with a positive, professional attitude
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accurate, with the ability to maintain confidentiality in a deadline-driven environment
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Northwest Center is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at jobs@nwcenter.org.
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