Join our team at Kitsap Community Resources as an Accountant I! KCR offers a great work-life balance with a Monday through Friday schedule and employer-paid benefits.

Job Title: Accountant I **

Department:** Fiscal **
Starting Wage:** $25.96-$27.96 DOE starting wage **
Position Type:** Full Time, 40 hours per week, Non-Exempt **
Direct Supervisor:** Controller **
Work Environment:** In-person office setting

Job Summary

Takes responsibility for portfolios of Fiscal department work with systems such as payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable or others. Collaboratively develops and maintains processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with a variety of regulations and policies; maintains close communications with more senior Fiscal staff to coordinate activities. The Accountant I supports the financial operations of KCR by maintaining accurate financial records, aggregating and analyzing data, preparing reports, and ensuring the application of accounting standards and regulations.

**KCR Mission, Vision, & Core Values **

Mission:
Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) is a nonprofit, private, social services agency. We are committed to creating hope and opportunity for all low-income Kitsap County residents by providing resources that promote self-sufficiency and stability.

**Vision:
** We exist with a clear vision of creating a community where everyone has an opportunity to thrive.

**Core Values:
** Kitsap Community Resources core values are a vital part of each position, and employees are expected to uphold them to the fullest.

• Integrity – taking care to honor our commitments in an ethical manner
• Compassion – genuinely empathizing with those we serve
• Excellence – demonstrating a high level of performance in all we do
• Diversity – showing honor and respect to all individuals we serve
• Collaboration – so we seek out partnership opportunities
• Teamwork – supporting our employees and partners as we fulfill our mission

Job Requirements

Required Education/Experience/Health:

1. Required Education: AA degree plus 2 years of experience OR 5 years of experience in related field.
2. Bi-lingual preferred, Spanish a plus.
3. Demonstrated successful experience in administering one or more portfolios (A/P, A/R, or P/R) and analyzing data to identify discrepancies.
4. Ability to pass State and/or Federal Background Checks as determined by position (prior to hire date).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

1. Must demonstrate recognition and compassion for low-income peoples.
2. Demonstrated ability to input, aggregate and analyze data including generation of accurate and complete reports.
3. Strong personal and task organization and time-management skills.
4. Effective communication and demonstrated ability to work within a team with rapidly changing priorities and assignments.
5. Demonstrated ability to perceive and follow complex instructions for high volume work while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

License(s) and/or Certifications:

1. Valid Washington State Driver's License.
2. Ability to obtain proof of insurability for operating an automobile.

Essential Physical and Mental Functions

1. Position requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, twisting, and bending.
2. Must be able to lift 25 pounds, with or without assistance.
3. Simple grasping and hand manipulation required as well as reaching above and below shoulder level.
4. Cognitive ability to discern accuracy and apply to high volume work as necessary.
5. Cognitive and physical ability to successfully operate a personal computer with a wide variety of applications (e.g., Excel, Word, other accounting software).
6. Cognitive ability to aggregate, input, and analyze data and produce accurate reports in a timely manner.

KCR Basic Expectations

1. Must be able to exhibit regular attendance
2. Conducts business and performs responsibilities with honesty, empathy, and integrity in alignment with KCR Code of Ethics
3. Demonstration of service delivery that aligns with KCR Mission, Vision, and Core Values
4. Proactively takes appropriate steps to maintain a safe, clean, healthy, and professional working environment, seeks guidance from supervision/management when there are questions

Key Responsibilities- Included but are not limited to

1. Accurately input financial data into accounting software and databases.
2. Utilize a variety of software applications to capture, manage and analyze data accurately.
3. Prepare detailed and accurate information for administration and staff including data entry, analysis, data displays, reports etc.
4. Organize and manage records and filing.
5. Ensure the timely collection/deposit, disbursement of funds, checks and other instruments.
6. Handle incoming payments, including generating invoices, tracking payment status, and following up with vendor, employee and funder accounts.
7. Support the administration of various programs by managing budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring compliance with funding requirement
8. Foster positive relationships with staff by addressing financial inquiries and providing support for KCR accounting practices and processes.
9. Ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Behaviors

1. Demonstrates support of KCR efforts within the agency and community
2. Works collaboratively with supervisors, co-workers, and KCR participants
3. Displays positive attitude in the workplace
4. Takes personal responsibility for own words and actions
5. Demonstrates willingness to work toward the greater good of KCR
6. Demonstrates engagement in work activities by participating in meetings, events, and employee committees
7. Positively contributes to the workplace culture ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment
8. Interacts with co-workers in a positive manner
9. Proactively seeks out information and guidance in the performance of their job responsibilities.
10. Demonstrates a positive demeanor in all interactions with staff and clients and seeks guidance from supervision and management when experiencing difficulties.

Growth

1. Demonstrates a continuous quality improvement mindset through individual work, interpersonally, and in team settings
2. Establishes and communicates professional goals and demonstrates progress towards those goals which may include education, training, future career path, vertical job loading, shadowing, and job share
3. Demonstrates initiative by seeking training opportunities and completing a minimum of 15 hours of professional development each year
4. Maintain industry professional and technical knowledge by attending relevant workshops; reviewing professional publications and participating in professional organizations

Work/Life Balance

KCR offers a robust benefits package to support balance between work and life outside the workplace.

1. Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday, and other time off for life events such as Jury Duty, Bereavement, etc.
2. 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-term and Short-term Disability for employee only (dependents can be covered through payroll deduction)
3. 6.5% Employer Contribution to 401K after first 12-18 months of employment
4. Employee Assistance Program
5. Employee Wellness Program
6. Employee Growth & Development Training Programs
7. Communicates regularly with co-workers and supervisor/manager to relate wellness levels and awareness

All duties and requirements listed in this job description are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position; employees will be requested to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Kitsap Community Resources reserves the right to determine the contents of KCR job descriptions.

Kitsap Community Resources is an “at-will” employer.

KCR recognizes that ideas come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. KCR is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, by honoring experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of the community in which we serve. KCR provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, nation of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.

KITSAP COMMUNITY RESOURCES (KCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. KCR is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at KCR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, pregnancy, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. KCR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.