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Accountant (Year Round)
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Are you interested in working behind the scenes to support a nonprofit organization? Do you want to be an essential part of a collaborative team? Northwest Maritime, an organization dedicated to using maritime experiences to educate, inspire, and engage people in maritime culture, is seeking an Accountant to join our team. Our Port Townsend campus includes classrooms, a working boatshop, exhibits, a public library, lodging for program participants, and a community pier, all focused on fostering a connection to the maritime environment.
As a member of our five-person Accounting Team, you’ll manage key accounting functions and have opportunities to collaborate with others and work independently on your responsibilities. You'll also have the opportunity to participate in maritime activities, including learning how to sail. If you’re looking for a role where your contributions are valued, we encourage you to apply for the General Accountant position.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
General Accounting:
Record standard monthly journal entries
Prepare ledger adjustments, including supporting documentation and appropriate descriptions
Prepare account reconciliations; research variances and prepare adjusting journal entries
Prepare monthly cost allocations
Annual State of Washington corporate and charitable registrations, exemption, and business licensing reports
Sort and properly prepare financial and other organization records for archiving or shredding in accordance with the organization record retention policy
Assist with annual budgeting process
Assist with annual fiscal audit
Participate in accounting team functions during festivals and events
Ad Hoc analysis as requested
Accounts Receivable & Payable:
Process monthly customer invoicing as per billing contracts
Process and record incoming payments from a variety of revenue streams as directed
Send customer statements and follow up with customer inquiries to facilitate collections and minimize write-offs
Reconcile web-generated sales and payments
Accrue unvouchered expenses at month-end
Preparation of year-end IRS forms 1099
GENERAL OPERATIONS
While the primary focus of this position is accounting, the Accountant works as part of the entire NWM team, ensuring smooth operations. As a growing non-profit, we all pitch in for the heavy lifting, whether it's participating in all-hands projects and events, assisting visitors, or occasionally doing some literal heavy lifting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
3+ years relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; additional years of non-profit experience may substitute for educational qualifications
Knowledge of Accounting, GAAP, FASB, and AICPA standards of conduct
Excellent computer skills including proficiency in ERP systems (such as Dynamics 365 Business Central or equivalent), Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as a part of a team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
HELPFUL QUALIFICATIONS
Familiarity with Non-Profit OMB regulations including circulars A-110, A-122 and A-133
Experience in database management
Working knowledge of maritime culture/boats/local marine trades
APPLICATION PROCESS
WORK LOCATION & SCHEDULE
Position will require mostly onsite work; some work may be done remotely after training.
NWM main offices are located at 431 Water St., Port Townsend, WA 98368
Position is full time, 40 hours/week
Reports to: Acting CFO
WAGE RANGE & BENEFITS
$25 - $30 per hour, non-exempt
100% company paid Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance + contributions to HSA account
Matching contributions to a SIMPLE IRA retirement fund after 1 year of employment
Paid time off: accrues 2 weeks of vacation per year, 17 paid holidays in a calendar year, & 1 hour of sick time accrued per every 25 hours worked
Flexible schedule & employee discounts
NWM is committed to equal employment opportunity, striving towards being an antiracist and inclusive organization. We value the diversity of our staff and the communities that we serve, which includes a spectrum of racial, cultural, religious, sexual and gender identities, and abilities. We strongly encourage applications from people who have not seen themselves represented in the industry.