Accounting Assistant

Association of Washington Cities (AWC) is seeking a full-time temporary Accounting Assistant to join our dynamic and customer-oriented team. 

This temporary position is expected to run from January 16 through March 31, 2027, or through another mutually agreed upon date.

The Accounting Assistant processes accounts payable, accounts receivable, and related financial records, helping keep financial activity accurate, complete, and consistent with established accounting standards, procedures, and reporting requirements. The position handles routine and non-routine assignments using established instructions and guidelines, with direct supervision readily available to support the work. 

Founded in 1933, AWC is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, which provides a wide array of services to Washington’s cities and towns. AWC builds connections between our state’s diverse cities and towns, while providing our members with the support needed to thrive through delivery of data-driven education, nationally recognized pooling programs, and nonpartisan advocacy. AWC is a vibrant, fast-paced organization supported by 70 employees who are passionate about serving our members. We have a diverse team with subject matter expertise in various areas. 

AWC welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We value the unique views, backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and potential of all our employees. We are committed to following our core values of collaboration, equity, innovation, integrity, and respect. 

The pay rate for this position is $27.00 per hour. Employees accrue four hours of paid sick leave for every semi-monthly pay period. 

This position is eligible for primarily remote work under an approved schedule, with regular use of online communication tools and online systems. In-office work is required as needed and as directed by AWC for meetings, collaboration, training, and operations. 

Recruitment closes on November 16, 2026, at 5:00 pm.

What you’ll be doing:

• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions and accurately enter data into AWC’s financial systems. 
• Prepare billings for AWC and its contractual commitments. 
• Help prepare and post monthly journal entries. 
• Help prepare monthly financial reports for management. 
• Support internal and external customers by answering payment and invoice questions and escalating complex issues as needed. 
• Maintain records and supporting documentation for public disclosure reporting and help prepare required F-1 reports. 
• Prepare routine correspondence related to financial transactions. 
• Help prepare AWC’s annual budget and support budgeting for contractual commitments. 
• Help prepare schedules for AWC’s annual audit and support other contractual financial obligations. 
• Enter and maintain member information in the association management system and retrieve data as requested. 

Education and experience requirements:

Associate degree in a related field and one year of relevant experience; additional experience may be substituted year-for-year for education. 

What you bring to the team:

• Knowledge of standard accounting procedures and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). 
• Strong arithmetic skills with close attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications and experience learning new or proprietary software. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including business English, grammar, and proofreading. 
• Effective organizational skills and experience managing changing priorities and tight deadlines. 
• Professional, customer-focused approach and a proven record of working effectively both independently and as part of a team. 
• Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information in line with security and data privacy policies. 
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. 

Physical requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer or attending online or in-person meetings. 
• Operate a computer, phone, and standard office equipment to perform assigned work. 
• Access, interpret, and accurately process information in electronic, print, or other accessible formats, including financial records, reports, and invoices. 
• Communicate and exchange accurate information with internal and external customers in person, by telephone, in writing, and through online communication platforms. 
• Occasionally bend, stoop, and reach to retrieve and handle materials, supplies, and office equipment. 
• Occasionally lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 30 pounds. 

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. 

To request reasonable accommodations in the application process, please email recruiting@awcnet.org. 

AWC is looking for people who can help us achieve our mission and vision, not just check the boxes. If you’re excited about this role and interested in supporting local government, we encourage you to apply. You might just be the right candidate for this role or other opportunities at AWC! 

All offers of employment are contingent upon authorization for employment in the United States, criminal background check, reference checks, and required education/credential verification. Information obtained from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but may be considered. 

All AWC employees must work in Washington state, unless explicitly preapproved by the CEO to work in Oregon or Idaho.

AWC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity on our team. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, perceived or?actual physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, as required by federal, state, and local laws.