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Our EnviroIssues team believes in the power of community engagement to amplify the voices, ideas, and knowledge within communities to create a future where every person can thrive. We partner with our clients to develop human-centered conversations that elevate communities' deep cultural and multi-generational relationships with the natural and built environments around us. We provide community engagement, outreach, facilitation, research, and creative services to various clients, across multiple sectors impacting the public. We work primarily in Washington and Oregon, with offices in Seattle and Portland. Our ideal candidate brings a commitment to supporting the success of our organization, clients, and the communities we serve.   

*The Role *

This role requires two years of relevant experience in payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. This role will be a key member of our accounting team that will support compliance and smooth operation of the department. This is a hybrid or in-person role based in our Seattle office; the successful candidate will be expected to work at our office at least 1-2 days per week.  

In this role, you will:

• Prepare biweekly payroll and all associated reporting 
• Draft and review client invoices on a monthly basis
• Partner with the team to ensure timely payment of client invoices 
• Ensure accurate and timely recording and payment of vendor invoices and payments, including classification of expenses according to GAAP, internal policies, and external auditor requirements 
• Collect and maintain vendors' tax information for accurate 1099 reporting 
• Data entry into Excel spreadsheets and our accounting software, Deltek Vantagepoint 
• Maintain an electronic filing system of invoices, payments, and other records in compliance with internal, contractual, and regulatory agencies' record retention policies
• Receive and sort accounting mail, ensuring internal controls are maintained and external agencies requirements are met
• Prepare bank deposits and process electronic deposits 
• Cultivate and maintain excellent professional relationships with our clients, vendors, and internal teams 
• Provide prompt customer service to staff requests
• Contribute accounting and audit support as needed
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned

*Required Qualifications *

• At least 2 years of accounting experience in the following areas:
  • End-to-end payroll processing from timesheets to reporting
  • Accounts Payable duties
  •  Accounts Receivable duties
• AA degree in Accounting
• Demonstrates proficiency in Office 365 including Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, and Word
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including creating pivot tables and using advanced formulas such as VLOOKUP.

*Desired Qualifications * 

BA degree & working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint 

Demonstrates excellent communication and customer service skills 

Is skilled in creative problem-solving and process improvement

Is an excellent oral and written communicator who enjoys collaborating with coworkers

Can work independently and as part of a team

Has strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills

Brings curiosity, creativity, and innovation to their work

Approaches work with a growth mindset, seeking solutions and improvements individually and as a t