Accounting Clerk

Are you looking for a great place to work and a career that gives back to our community?

About us:

Life Works is a large non-profit organization located in Cowlitz County that has been supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families since 1980. We offer a variety of services that include residential services for adults and children and vocational and day services programs. Life Works is also an affiliated Chapter of the Arc of Cowlitz County, supports the Parent to Parent program, Farm Dog Bakery and the transition program as well as the individual and family services program.

Our mission:

Life Works mission is to be a resource to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families so that they can live, learn, and grow in their community, experiencing dignity, respect, and fulfillment.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews accounts payable invoices, assigns vendor numbers and similar identifying data, and confirms correct accounting codes were used.
• Enters vendor information into accounting software system; verifies that invoice information is entered correctly.
• Prepares the accounts payable check disbursement processes, deciding which invoices should be paid
• Processes weekly credit card receipts; posting sales, tax, and fees and reconciles incoming payments from credit card vendors.
• Records numerical and financial data to produce financial records.
• Ensures financial data is entered correctly and accurately.
• Processes accrued accounts receivables to the accounting software.
• Processes incoming payments to the accounting software to match bank deposit activity.
• Generates accounting and audit reports for cash receipts, accounts payable and receivable, expenditures, and profits and losses.
• Processes the accounts payable and receivable aging report monthly, produces statements when needed and brings issues to the attention of the Accounting Manager.
• Audits the monthly benefit invoices, payroll deductions to verify employee enrollments.
• Creates enterprise invoices and reimbursement billings to corresponding customers.

Skills:

• Basic understanding of bookkeeping practices and procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Experience with accounting software.
• Ability to efficiently use a 10-key calculator or equivalent and other related office equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.
• Behaves in an honest, fair and ethical manner and has professional communication.
• Ability to function effectively as a team member within the organization.
• Ability to keep confidentiality applicable to company, state and federal laws; using good judgment in providing “need to know” information.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and skills, but rather a summary of the key aspects of the position.

Education, Experience and Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with some bookkeeping coursework. Associate degree preferred.
• One year of related experience needed.
• Must complete and pass DSHS /FBI background check
• Must complete and pass pre-employment drug screen (THC not included)

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to type on a keyboard and read printed material as well as computer screens
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at a time.

We offer a variety of benefits which include:

• Employees working 30 hours per week will be eligible to choose from two different medical plan options once they meet eligibility requirements (1st of the month following 60 days of employment).
• Voluntary Dental
• Supplemental benefits through Colonial Life
• 401K with employer matching for eligible employees (must have completed a year of employment with Life Works and have worked at least 1,000 hours).
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick
• Paid training and certifications
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Life Works is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.85 - $24.57 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• relevant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $25