Washington Association for Community Health Hiring for Accounting & Benefits Manager Job at Olympia, WA Full Time

The Accounting & Benefits Manager is responsible for oversight of all strategic and tactical accounting and financial-related activities of the Washington Association for Community Health, a non-profit professional membership organization serving Washington’s 27 Federally Qualified Health Centers.

The Washington Association for Community Health is a values driven, team-oriented organization; a group of professionals committed to achieving our mission while finding joy in work. Respectful interpersonal relationships, a learning team dynamic, and a passion for advancing the cause of community health clinics are essential staff qualities. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that embodies humility, respect, leadership, and service on behalf of, and with, the diverse communities we are privileged to serve.  We strongly encourage women, persons of color, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other underrepresented groups to apply.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.

• Prepares business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Produces periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with GAAP or other financial reporting standards.
• Responsible for tax planning throughout the fiscal year; files annual corporate tax return.
• Audits accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.
• Presents recommendations to senior management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.
• Provides financial analysis with an emphasis on investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Serves as the organization’s Compliance Officer.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency, knowledge, and application of knowledge in non-profit financials and accounting.

• Experience and knowledge in change management (strategic planning, implementation, communication).

• Demonstrated competency in analyzing and interpreting organizational data to support accuracy, quality assurance, and improvement.
• Federal grant compliance and accounting experience.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse variety of people, personalities, lived experiences and opinions.
• Excellent communication skills, both informal and formal communications, including listening, speaking, writing and facilitation of discussions where diverse opinions exist.
• Ability to think strategically and deliver technically.
• Ability to self-direct with a high degree of organization.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration; Masters preferred with 5-7 years or more of related experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,700.00 – $122,700.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All applicants/employees must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and produce proof of full vaccination status. All employees are required to comply with the Association’s COVID-19 Guidelines. Remote work is a supported option.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Olympia, WA 98506: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• GAAP: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location