Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Reports to : Director of Finance

Washington State Nurses Association is the leading voice and advocate for nurses in Washington. As a professional association and union, we represent more than 21,000 bargaining unit members for collective bargaining and the professional interests of more than 103,000 registered nurses. For more than 100 years, WSNA has championed issues that support nurses, advance professional standards, and improve the health of individuals, families, communities, and populations in Washington state.

Washington State Nurses Association is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our Finance team and support our accounting and financial reporting activities. This position provides a unique opportunity for the qualified candidate to support WSNA's mission by working in the Finance department.

Central to this role will be managing and optimizing payroll systems, employee benefits, and accounts receivable, as well as preparing month-end reports and posting revenue entries. The Accounting Manager will also assist with the month-end and year-end closing, balance sheet reconciliations, year-end audits, and preparation of financial statements. The Accounting Manager will also maintain confidential personnel union information and be fully trained to serve as a backup to the Director of Finance. The manager will perform duties under the guidance and instructions of the Director of Finance. The Accounting Manager will play a key role in labor relations with WSNA's unionized workforce.

The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $160,000. New hires generally start at $135,000, and placement within the range is based on qualifications and professional experiences.

WSNA provides a generous benefits package that includes employer-paid individual health, dental, vision, and life insurance, fifteen paid holidays, twelve personal days per year, twenty-two vacation days per year, one day of sick leave per month, and participation in a 401(k) plan with employer contribution.

The Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. WSNA believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success in serving our membership, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

This position will remain open until filled.

Interested applicants should use the link in this announcement to submit a letter of interest, rsum, and contact information for three professional references.

The Accounting Manager is an exempt, full-time position primarily responsible for payroll, employee benefits, and accounts receivable. It will also support operations and human relations (HR) programs. The Accounting Manager will have in-depth knowledge and experience in accounting operations, preparation of financial reports, internal control procedures, accounting process enhancement, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of WSNA's accounting operations and financial reporting. In addition, the Accounting Manager assists the Director of Finance in a confidential capacity with the organization, development, and compilation of a variety of materials for use in WSNA's budget preparation process; assists in the preparation of fiscal reports; prepares budget information and reports in relation to labor negotiations; and performs other budgetary, accounting audit functions as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities Common to All Positions :

• Supports WSNA Purpose, Mission, Vision, Goals.
• Works with others, role modeling collaboration, communication, and teamwork.
• Strives for excellence in work performance.
• Remains current in the field of expertise.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet association needs, including participation in staff teams and committees.
• Acquires and maintains knowledge of Microsoft Office.

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