Staff Accountant

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7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Lifeline Connections is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience substance use and/or mental health conditions.

Our Vision - As the premier provider of substance use and mental health services in the Pacific Northwest, we are respected and the most trusted resource for behavioral health treatment and whole-person care. We provide a comprehensive continuum of coordinated quality services, foster enduring relationships, and empower our communities to truly thrive.

Our Mission - Through superior customer service, high quality programs, and well-trained and dedicated staff, we inspire hope and support lifesaving changes for people affected by substance use and mental health conditions.

Department: Finance
Reports To: Controller
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range:$60,000–$80,000 annually
Supervisory Responsibility: None

The Staff Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of Lifeline Connections. Responsibilities include general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, grant and contract accounting, payroll accounting entries, month‑end close activities, financial reporting, audit preparation, and financial system support.

The position also assists with monitoring nonprofit grants and contracts, including budget‑to‑actual reporting, invoicing, reconciliations, financial reporting, and grant application budget support. The Staff Accountant works closely with the Controller, Finance team, Payroll, Human Resources, and program leadership to maintain accurate financial records and support compliance with organizational, contractual, and funding requirements.

Prepare and post routine journal entries.

Maintain assigned general ledger accounts and supporting schedules.

Complete bank, balance sheet, payroll, and other assigned reconciliations.

Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.

Assist with preparation of financial reports and supporting schedules.

Maintain fixed asset records and related reconciliations.

Research accounting discrepancies and make or recommend appropriate corrections.

Maintain organized and complete supporting documentation for financial transactions.

Maintain financial records for assigned grants, contracts, and funding sources.

Monitor budget‑to‑actual expenditures and available funding balances.

Calculate and report contract under spending and overspending percentages for departments such as Housing and Medication Assistant Treatement.

Identify significant budget variances and communicate concerns to the Controller and appropriate program leadership.

Prepare grant and contract invoices, reimbursement requests, and routine financial reports.

Reconcile grant and contract revenue, expenses, receivables, and funding balances.

Maintain documentation necessary to support grant and contract expenditures.

Assist with contract and grant budget modifications, closeouts, monitoring reviews, and audits.

Support financial Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) related to contracts or grants as directed by the Controller.

Assist with tracking CAP deadlines and documentation related to assigned financial findings.

Assist the Controller and program leadership with the financial components of nonprofit grant applications and renewals.

Prepare grant budget worksheets, personnel calculations, cost projections, and supporting financial information.

Assist with budget narratives and financial documentation required for grant applications.

Maintain organized records of grant budgets, awards, amendments, and financial reporting requirements.

Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations.

Assist with PTO, workers' compensation/L&I, and other payroll accrual entries.

Reconcile payroll activity to the general…