Who We Are

The Mountaineers is a community of outdoor recreationists and conservationists founded in 1906 to explore the peaks and waterways of the Pacific Northwest. Today, we have more than 16,000 active members and seven branches across Western Washington, where we deliver most of our outdoor education programming. Thanks to the work of generations of volunteers and our internationally recognized publishing division, we continue to enjoy an outstanding reputation in the fields of outdoor education, recreation, and public lands conservation and advocacy.

Our dedicated volunteers and staff get people outside to experience the power of the natural world. We advocate for access to and protection of recreational lands so that future generations can enjoy these places as well. Our core value of community reflects our belief that a diverse and inclusive outdoors inspires unity, respect, and passion for the places we love. Our 60 staff members support our diverse impact areas, including adult education, volunteer development, youth programs, Mountaineers Books, and conservation & advocacy education. Together, Mountaineers staff partner closely with volunteers to achieve our mission to enrich lives by helping people explore, conserve, learn about, and enjoy the lands and waters of the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Visitmountaineers.orgto learn more.

Position Overview

The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing both the monthly and annual closing processes. This includes ensuring all the components that feed these processes are completed timely and accurately. Working with the finance team this position will also help ensure appropriate controls and procedures are in place to foster financial integrity and compliance with accounting principles and relevant legislation as well as established best practices. The Accounting Manager will also be a thought partner with the Director of Finance & Administration and Staff Accountant as we build out the capabilities of the finance team and its role in supporting The Mountaineers initiatives and growth.

You will love this job if you:

• Are inspired by the mission, vision and core values of The Mountaineers and are committed to making outdoor recreation more accessible and sustainable.
• You enjoy working with colleagues who love creative problem-solving and supporting a dedicated community of volunteers and supporters.
• You enjoy working with smart, collaborative people who love the outdoors.
• You are interested in an environment in which finance is a key member of the overall organizational team and direction.
• You are service-minded and motivated by being part of a mission-driven organization.
• You are excited about a blend of standard, transactional accounting and forward-looking, direction shaping projects.
• You are a self-directed, big-picture thinker who also enjoys being in the details.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting and Reporting (65%)

• Manage the day-to-day finance operations that culminate in monthly financial reports while fostering the clarity and integrity of accounting methods, revenue reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and benefits, preparing and posting journal entries, and gifts/grants administration.
• Partner with the Director of Finance and Administration on all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems ensuring compliance with applicable standards, regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Maintain capital project tracking, fixed asset and depreciation schedules and ensure agreement with the general ledger.
• Ensure all internal controls, safeguards and accounting practices are in compliance with legal guidelines and established accounting principles. Recommend improvements.
• Support the annual budget and forecasting processes including ongoing budget management and cost controls for both staff-driven and volunteer-led program areas. Recommend benchmarks for measuring financial and operating performance.
• Oversee the monthly closing process, including reconciliations, and support the compilation of a timely and accurate financial reporting package to be provided to the board and its committees.
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget. Interpret financial data and recommend changes to improve systems, financial performance and reporting.
• Play a vital supporting role in the annual audit and Form 990 processes.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal financial reporting requirements including requisite filings.
• Work with volunteers, vendors, customers and employees to meet all the above requirements; support branch treasurers and committee leaders with reports and analysis as needed.
• Work with the Publishing Division to ensure accurate divisional reporting and balance inter-fund entries.
• Thought partner with Director of Finance and Administration and Staff Accountant as we continue to grow the capabilities of the department.

Human Resources (25%)

• Administer benefit programs such as life, medical, dental, disability and retirement plans.
• Administer workers compensation and unemployment plans including reporting to state agencies.
• Act as a resource for all staff regarding concerns, suggestions and requests for information.
• Offer coaching and leadership to supervisory staff on personnel issues.
• Review, monitor and help maintain personnel policies and procedures. Coordinate with supervisory staff to ensure compliance with policies.
• Welcome new employees via the new hire onboarding process.

Other Responsibilities (10%)

• Administer staff credit cards.
• Support certificate of insurance requests.
• Work on special projects as needed.

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