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SPIE Accounting Manager in Bellingham, Washington
Accounting Manager
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Join our team, sharing the latest scientific advances in light-based technologies from around the world, including biomedical optics, astronomy, lasers, solar, nanotechnology, and more! Make a difference doing important work with a successful, international not-for-profit organization.
Full-time, 40 hours per week position available, with flexible work hours.
Description of duties: The Accounting Manager supports the Director of Finance by managing a team of accountants, ensuring that financial records are accurate and compliant with regulations, producing financial reports, analyzing financial data and providing strategic financial insights to leadership, all while adhering to generally accepted accounting principles. Primary responsibilities include overseeing the day-to-day Accounting and Accounts Payable tasks. Duties include entering and approving: monthly journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, bank account reconciliations, federal, state and local tax returns and payments, bank wires, etc. The Accounting Manager will also oversee preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, as well as monitoring general ledger and month-end close procedures. We are looking for someone with strong supervisory skills, excellent analytical skills, and a thorough knowledge of accounting principles.
*Education & Experience/Accomplishment Requirements: *
- BA in Accounting or equivalent, relevant experience required
- Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience
- Minimum of 5 years relevant, professional work experience required
- CPA is desired
- Knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls
- Knowledge of federal, state and local tax laws
Experience in dealing with multi-company and multi-currency, currency conversions and foreign exchange
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI): SPIE recognizes that diversity and inclusion drive innovation, excellence, and new knowledge. Bringing together people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives makes us stronger and supports our mission. We offer a collaborative work environment and strive to create a culture of belonging for all our employees.
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Compensation and Benefits package includes:
- Competitive wages, annual discretionary bonus. Pay Range $46.85 per hour to $67.94 per hour.
- Medical, dental & vision benefits provided (100% employer paid premium for the employee, 75% employer paid premium for the dependents).
- Defined retirement contribution: SPIE provides an automatic 5% contribution PLUS SPIE offers UP to 5% matching contributions and 25% vesting each year, 100% vested after 4 years.
- Paid Time Off plan beginning at 31 days per year.
- Health savings accounts are partially funded by SPIE.
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and dental/vision expenses available.
- Employee life & disability insurance provided, dependent life insurance & Long Term Care insurance available through payroll deduction.
Many learning & development opportunities including tuition reimbursement & leadership development.
Location: Physical work location in Bellingham, WA. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Culture: In alignment with our mission and values as a technical society, we follow scientific findings and science-based best practices and comply with public health guidance. We are locat