Job DetailsJob LocationYakima - Housing - Yakima, WAPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level2 Year Degree Salary Range$24.00 - $29.00 HourlyTravel PercentageNegligibleDescriptionWage:$24.00 - $29.00 hourlyScheduled Work Hours:Mon - Fri,Benefits* Medical/Dental* FSA* 403(b) Retirement* Additional Voluntary Benefits* Paid Holidays* Vacation/Sick Leave* Education Assistance Program* Employee Assistance Program* Longevity awardsPosition Summary:Under the general supervision of the Assistant Controller, the Accounting Specialist will perform accounting functions including but not limited to, reconciliation of general ledger activity, preparing and posting journal entries, compiling, and running financial reports from the financial system, performing month end close functions.Responsibilities:Will accurately reconcile multiple general ledger accounts monthly submitting them to the Assistant Controller for review and approval in a timely mannerMaintain a schedule of accrual and pre-paid accounts that are reconciled to the general ledger monthlyWill ensure that the accounts receivable, accounts payable subsidiary and tenant ledgers and aging reports are reconciled to the balance sheet monthly and discrepancies are researched and resolved in a timely mannerRun monthly final trial balances by location ensuring all relevant accounts have been reconciled and have supporting documentation.Prepare various journal entries, including but not limited to, journal entries for account corrections, re-locations and adjustmentsPrepare financial reports, budget reports and analyses within the designated cutoff datesSuggest and implement improvement to relevant processes and procedures.Assist with the annual audit; collect and organize records, prepare various audit schedules; perform other related audit functions, as requested.Respond to inquiries including account research and resolution received from budget manager, agency leaders, other employees and various regulatory agencies by phone or in writing.Reconcile electronic banking activityPerform Accounts Payable and Cash Management duties as assignedAssists financial management staff with other work as assignedRepresents Catholic Charities in the most positive manner with other staff, administrators, vendors, customers and the community we serve.Perform other duties as assigned.Job Requirements:The following requirements are those that are normally required for the performance of this position. Any disabled applicant who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential functions of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.Physical Requirements:This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting, or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking, and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 90% of the time.Non-Physical Requirements:EducationTwo-year degree in accounting or related field requiredBachelor's degree in accounting or related field desiredExperience3 years of relevant experience to include Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll and or General Ledger.Special SkillsKnowledge and experience with computerized accounting systems, spreadsheets, database management and reportingMust have the ability to research, understand, and apply State and Federal laws, agencies' requirements, rules and regulations.Intermediate knowledge in Excel formulasExcellent written and verbal co