Staff Accountant

All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU: As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees—because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance Life insurance coverage at no cost to you Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked) Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked) 12 paid agency recognized holidays  2 floating holidays to use your way 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies) Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:  All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. We are looking for a Staff Accountant and team member for our accounting and reporting function and its growth‐oriented future. The Staff Accountant enters journal entries in accordance with US GAAP and funder requirements. The Staff Accountant also enters cash entries and assists with various audits. These tasks ensure LSCNW follows funder requirements and donor intent.     Perform standard journal entries as assigned  Complete reconciliations  Complete and tie out imports from external systems into MIP  Enter cash transactions  Complete internal controls processes and support the AP function in applying accounting principles  Participate in audit testing samples  Participate as a project contributor on special projects and organizational initiatives to improve operational effectiveness                                                                                                                                          HOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT: Please note this position requires candidates to live in our 3-state operating area of Oregon, Washington or Idaho 1-2 years of related experience in accounting or finance   Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field; substantial relevant experience will be considered in place of degree   Credentials may be required depending on individual program or location requirements.  Fluency in English, both spoken and written  Intermediate mastery of business applications and productivity suites   Demonstrates resilience, awareness and self-regulation in navigating challenges, conflict and obstacles/barriers.  Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle  Demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations  Successfully completes tasks in a low noise environment  Travels between worksites occasionally  Works in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community-based settings, and faith-based settings such as churches  Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program  Thank you!  We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services NW team and thank all applicants for taking the time to apply. While we’re unable to respond to every candidate individually, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Lutheran Community Services NW is deeply committed to our mission of Health, Justice and Hope in all aspects of our work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more compassionate community.