Staff Accountant

About Sea Mar

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services.

We are recruiting for the following position: Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Position Summary

Prepares general ledger information, financial statements, statistical reports, variance analysis reports, and overhead expense allocation.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered, culturally-aware services. Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an excellent client experience by:

• Understanding and empathizing with client needs
• Surpassing client expectations
• Demonstrating a high level of integrity
• Exhibiting compassion and commitment
• Advocating for social justice
• Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team
• Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology

As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Assists in the preparation of the monthly financial statements in a timely manner which includes creating journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Maintains details and explanations for journal entries and submits to Accounting Manager for approval.
• Reconciles and balance all intercompany transactions
• Reconciles fixed asset and construction in progress accounts (CIP) each month.

Job Description

• Assist in the preparations of reports to various agencies as assigned.
• Maintains information supporting the allocation of overhead expense. Allocates overhead for internal and external reporting.
• Assists in the preparation of budget variance analysis reports.
• Assists in general accounting functions such as payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Assists in annual financial audit including preparation of audit schedules.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Accounting Manager or Senior Accountants.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and a minimum of three years’ experience in general accounting.
• Ten key calculator by touch.
• PC spreadsheet and word processing experience.
• Equivalent experience and a 2 year degree may be substituted in lieu of a 4 year degree.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English required; English/Spanish preferred

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

• Must be able to compile, interpret, and utilize information.
• Must be able to resolve accounting irregularities.

Education, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, and Medical Screening

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and a minimum of three years’ experience in general accounting.
• Must complete a pre-hire and annual health screening and TB test.
• Annual influenza vaccine required. Only exception is for employees with a medical or religious exemption approved by Administration. Employees with an approved medical or religious exemption must wear a mask at all time during the flu season.
• TB testing annually required.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, fax machines, and telephones. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud. The employee may be required to share work space with other employees. Adequate lighting and equipment are available to the employee. Use of ergonomic office furniture will be used when appropriate.

This is a full time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Little to no travel is expected for this position.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, this employee is regularly required to communicate in person and by telephone with other individuals, and may be asked to speak in front of groups.
• This employee must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• This employee must be able to efficiently and accurately use a personal computer.
• Must be able to sit at desk or computer for long periods. Must be able to stoop, kneel, or crouch occasionally.

Compensation

Hourly - Hourly Plan, 33.6538 USD Hourly

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at this link.