Accountant – Accounts Payable

Job Details

Description

Who we are

We are Alpha Supported Living Services, a non-profit organization, we provide residential and community-based services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Our primary objective at Alpha is to enhance the quality of life for each of our clients by aiding them in learning, personal development, and fostering increased independence. Since 1974, we've been dedicated to offering supported living, group home, community inclusion, and representative payee services, expanding our reach across King, Snohomish, and Spokane counties in Washington State. At Alpha, our commitment lies in treating every client with utmost dignity and respect while also valuing and nurturing the abilities of our employees to foster their professional growth.

Job Summary

In collaboration with the Accounting Manager and Controller the Payables Accountant is responsible for day-to-day accounting functions and performing tasks related to month and year-end close, payables or receivables, and invoicing. This position will ensure accuracy and quality control across the accounting programs, functions and daily tasks. The Payables Account will also interact with program participants and so must be familiar with the Residential Service Guidelines issued by the Developmental Disabilities Administration. At all times the Payables Accountant will seek to act in accord with the principles and values expressed in the guidelines and uphold the agency mission “to serve individuals with developmental disabilities by providing accessible residential and other support services that will maximize the person’s quality of life.”

Day-to-Day

• Perform the necessary accounting duties that will accomplish accurate and timely record keeping for the agency’s accounts payable including agency credit cards, expense reports and general billing invoices.
• Maintain all reports, spreadsheets and files
• Update accounting software and set up new vendors, contractors or other service providers as required
• Receive, review, reconcile and process billing invoices and miscellaneous check requests; Ensure documentation is received and verified
• Complete check and disbursement runs as scheduled and obtain appropriate signatures
• Manage the corporate purchasing card program including activation or deactivation of users, audit of purchasing card statements, maintenance of the sign off infrastructure and facilitation of card limit changes
  
  

• Provide oversight and support to assigned finance programs and functions
• Review and reconcile petty cash funds; manage reimbursements and supplemental funding of petty cash
• Perform general accounting and bookkeeping duties as needed for contracted services
• Assist Director of Finance and Controller and participate in monthly and annual budget preparation and audits; assist with special projects and ad hoc reporting
  
  

• Utilize Financial Edge or productivity software daily to manage and perform all assigned tasks
• Recommend system and process improvement to the Controller; Assist with the evaluation of new software, programs, processes or policies as required.
• Participate in designated staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars; complete individual training requirements annually
• Perform other duties assigned on a daily basis by the Accounting Manager or Controller
  
  
Who We Are Looking For


• Intermediate knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Intermediate knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and software applications such as Excel and Word, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Able to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  
  

• Able to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
  

Job Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Bachelor’s degree and two years’ professional experience with bookkeeping, accounting or other financial management functions
• Familiarity with accounts payables software; experience with Financial Edge desired
• If applicable, have a Washington State Driver’s license, current vehicle insurance and able to be covered on Alpha Supported Living Services’ automobile insurance plan based upon his/her driving record
• Background inquiry clearance from an authorized state agency
  
  

Starting Wage

$27.50/hr

Wage Scale

$27.50 - 33.10/hr

Benefits

Benefits for Full-Time Employees (30 hours or more a week) include Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) (non-profit version of a 401(k)) with company match, Life Insurance, Tuition Savings Program, and Tuition Reimbursement. Employees working 34 or more hours a week are eligible for PTO accrual.

Please note: As of 10-18-21 all workers in Long-Term Care are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.