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Description
Employer: People For Puget Sound
Position: Accountant
People For Puget Sound, a respected and successful non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and restoration of Puget Sound and the Northwest Straits, seeks an experienced accountant. This position is full-time with a competitive salary and generous benefits, in an energized and meaningful environment.
Position Summary
People For Puget Sound's Accountant is responsible for financial accounting, reporting and liaison with auditors, management of key human resources functions, in addition to providing support to the Deputy Director and Board Treasurer.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Bookkeeping/Accounting
• Accounts payable
• Revenue tracking
• Reconcile monthly bank statements and g/l accounts and record month-end/year-end journal entries
• Monthly cash flow report
• In-house payroll, including monthly and quarterly taxes and year end filings
• Financial tracking for program/grant budgets
• Prepare Financial Statements and Board Reports quarterly and assist with year-end projections
• Prepare yearly audit reports for auditors and prepare Tax Form 990
Human Resources
• Maintain personnel files, including hire letters and termination paper trail, I-9 forms, W-4 forms, emergency contact information, salary information, job descriptions and any other information related to benefits.
• Orient new employees. Develop a new employee packet that ensures that each employee receives a copy of the Personnel Policies, application forms for benefits, and other forms mentioned above. Verify they are aware of benefits available to them besides medical and dental, such as 403(b)(7).
• Manage benefits and relationships with brokers, including but not limited to Regence medical, dental, and life and 403(b)(7)
• Respond to employment verification inquiries and unemployment claims.
• Manage liability, Board, and general insurance policies and vendor relationships.
• Handle employment inquiries as necessary.
Required Skills & Experience
• Three years experience in non-profit accounting
• Expertise with Sage- MIP
• Expertise in MSOffice, especially Excel
Send cover letter, resume, and three references by June 6, 2008.
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