Seeking senior accountant in Spokane office of disability rights nonprofit
People with disabilities, people of color, and those from other marginalized or oppressed groups and all protected classes are strongly encouraged to apply. Disability Rights Washington (DRW) looks forward to reviewing all applicants, including applicants who have concerns about how accepting this job could affect their eligibility for Medicaid or other programs.
Senior Accountant Sought
DRW seeks a senior accountant, preferably a Certified Public Accountant, in our Spokane office. Experience with federal Single Audits (formerly known as OMB 133 audits), Washington state audits, Abila MIP nonprofit accounting software, and Concur Expense/Invoice a plus. Five or more years of accounting experience and a demonstrated interest in disability issues or other social justice issues preferred. DRW’s budget is approximately $4,500,000 and while the accounting department is small, there is a potential career path for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
Given limited accounting staff the successful candidate will be expected to perform a range of a duties necessary for efficient fiscal operations and will need to be familiar with and capable of performing all accounting and financial duties in the absence of DRW’s Controller who is based in DRW’s Seattle Office. This will include but not be limited to: preparing payroll; managing cash receipts and disbursements; preparing various operating reports; monitoring expenditures; assisting in budget preparation; preparing for annual audit; preparing the IRS 990; administration of the general ledger, posting accounts payable and receivable; and running trial balances.
Equal Opportunity Employer
DRW values diversity of culture, disability and other life experiences, and is an equal opportunity employer by choice. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, religion, race, color, citizenship, veteran status, or disability. We endorse and support the intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants or employees who need accommodations.
About Us
DRW is a private nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights of people with disabilities across Washington. We are designated by the governor as the independent federally-mandated protection and advocacy system for Washington State. As such, DRW promotes, expands, and protects the human and civil rights of people with disabilities. For information about us, please visit: http://www.disabilityrightswa.org/.
To Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three professional reference contacts to the attention of Jodi Rose at DRW, 315 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 850, Seattle, WA 98104 or at . Preferred writing samples for this position include fiscal policy or procedures, accounting/finance related instructions or emails, or something else involving technical writing - communicating complex information to those who need it to accomplish some task or goal.
We would like to fill this position as soon as possible. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Submissions will be accepted until the position is filled. All applications received by February 9, 2018 will be considered.