Staff Accountant Part-time (24 hours per week)

Cardea is a national, women of color-led organization that provides social impact evaluation, policy advancement, capacity development, and professional learning services to health and human service organizations. Cardea envisions a world in which optimal health and well-being, equity, and justice are realities for all communities, and we address complex program, policy, and systems issues by co-creating solutions that center community strengths and wisdom.

The Staff Accountant is a critical member of the four-person Finance and Administrative team and supports finance/accounting functions, so that timely and accurate financial information is available for organizational and program management. This is a part-time position (24 hours per week), based in the Seattle area. This position reports directly to the Senior Finance Manager and will require at least one day a week in the office.

Duties will include:

• Manage all financial aspects of contracts
• Implement semiweekly data integration between the accounting system and CRM
• Track billing cycles and prepare invoices as needed/required on an ongoing basis
• Track contract spending
• Maintain invoice information in the CRM database
• Enter deposit transactions in the accounting system
• Manage accounts receivable on an ongoing basis:
• Draft monthly journal entries
• Complete monthly Bank reconciliations
• Become familiar with Cardea’s internal controls and ensure they are maintained appropriately
• Provide other finance/accounting support as requested

Qualifications

• 1+ years of finance/accounting experience; preferably in a nonprofit environment
• A degree, or equivalent, in a relevant field such as accounting or business; experience can be substituted for education
• Understanding of accounting theory, GAAP, and government contract accounting requirements
• Demonstrated record of success in a finance/accounting role
• Ability to work independently
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Excel – Intermediate level or above
• Skilled in accounting software; NetSuite/Oracle a plus
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively in a small, diverse team environment
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and demonstrated experience in managing multiple tasks and in organizing and prioritizing work assignments and ongoing duties for self and other team members
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with a wide range of people
• Ability to rapidly assimilate new information and adjust to dynamic work environment

Cardea provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Cardea complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in the workplace.

Cardea offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision premiums for the employee with an employee cost-share; Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; and a monthly stipend to support work-related internet and cell phone expenses. Cardea also provides 20 days of paid time off (PTO) per year in the first year of employment with annual PTO accrual increases through the sixth year of employment and 13 paid holidays (for full-time employees).

The salary range for this part-time position is $39,000- $45,000 per year and this is an exempt position.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with “Staff Accountant” in the subject line. For more information about Cardea, please visit our website.