Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Lutheran Community Services NW (LCSNW) is a nonprofit dedicated to serving communities across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of health, justice, and hope services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

The Staff Accountant will be a key member of the accounting and reporting function, ensuring that journal entries comply with US GAAP and funder requirements, entering cash transactions, and assisting with audits.

Responsibilities include:

• 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 applying accounting principles
• Participate in audit testing samples
• Participate as a project contributor on special projects and organizational initiatives to improve operational effectiveness

Qualifications:

• 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 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
• 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 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

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support employees’ well‑being, growth, and peace of mind.