FIN - Assistant Accountant - Payroll

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: COME WORK WITH US! Help us provide hope, opportunity, and voice to thousands in our region by joining our team! All candidates are welcome to apply especially those with diverse lived experiences who bring their perspective, personal identities, and history. We strongly encourage candidates who represent Asian & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, intersectional communities to submit applications. These include those who identify as LGBTQIA+, Transracial Adoptee, those who are justice involved, multi-racial, multi-lingual, all abilities, South Asian, or are part of other underrepresented communities. About ACRS: Since 1973, Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) has been working toward social justice and offering a broad array of behavioral health programs, human services and civic engagement activities for Asians, Pacific Islanders, and other underserved communities in King County and beyond. Mission: Asian Counseling & Referral Service is a social justice organization that promotes the health and well-being of Asians and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders (A&NH/PIs) and other communities by providing and advocating for responsive community-based services. Vision: Hope, Opportunity, and Voice for All Values: • We are rooted in our Social Justice history and practice and advocate for and with those who are farthest from hope and opportunity. • Our actions are Client-/Community Centered. • We believe belonging is essential. • Compassion is at the heart of our work and approach. ACRS seeks a full-time Assistant Accountant - Payroll who responsible for supporting and maintaining Agency payroll system and function. • **Schedule: Mon – Fri, no weekend work! COMPETITIVE BENEFTIS PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Pay range is between $23.45 to $25.51 hourly. Can increase based on experience with possible increases after 6 months from date of hire. • ACRS pays 100% for employee only HMO/Virtual Plus medical benefits. Additional options are covered anywhere from 75% to 85%. • Vision insurance is available at a very minimal cost. • ACRS pays 100% of your life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance on or coinciding with your date of hire. • Employer paid ORCA card and vanpool program. Free on site parking available at Main Office. • Paid Time Off: • 8 hours of vacation accrued monthly from day 1, available to use after 6 months of employment. • 6 hours of sick leave, accrued monthly from day 1, available to use once accrued, no waiting period. • 32 hours wellness leave per year, available to use once accrued, no waiting period. • 13 paid holidays annually. • IT equipment provided, with telecommuting reimbursement available. • 403b Retirement Savings Account eligibility. • Simplified Employee Pension available after 2 years. • Employee Assistance Program. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Processes payments including mileage reimbursement, vacation cashout, milestone cashout, special extra pay, retroactive pay, first and last paychecks for new hires and staff leaving the agency, and telecommuting benefits. • Handles 403b deductions, L&I setup, and benefits adjustments. • Maintains shared leave records, handles timesheet updates, distributes earning statements. Responds to FTE change requests, requests for timesheet archive, direct deposit requests (prenote), employees requests for payroll records, and employment verifications. • Generates reports requested by departments, supports the follow up of opening new SEP accounts, and maintains payroll files. • Enters monthly direct deposits, prepare medical record invoices. • Attends all agency, program and team meetings, in-service trainings, and supervision. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: • Associate’s Degree in Accounting/Business or equivalent, AND • Two (2) years accounting and/or payroll experience. • Must be eligible for bonding. • Knowledge of GAAP, basic accounting procedure and computerized accounting system. • Detail oriented, well organized, able to work under pressure, and meet deadlines. • Ability to provide effective and respectful service to employees, visitors and clients of diverse cultural beliefs and practices. • Effective ability to navigate a personal computer. Competency in use of the Microsoft Office and other relevant software for word processing, calendaring, e-mail, and data entry. Efficiently research and perform various tasks via the internet. WORKING CONDITIONS: Regularly required to move about the office or work space; use hands and arms to reach and operate objects, tools, or controls. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This position is hybrid, with work divided between remote and on-site locations. Approximately 50% of the work will be performed remotely (telecommuting), while the remaining 50% will be conducted on-site. These hybrid work expectations are subject to change at the agency’s discretion. The noise level in the on-site work environment is moderate. LOCATION: Asian Counseling and Referral Service - Main Office EOE STATEMENT: Asian Counseling and Referral Service is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay Service 711. ACRS does not and will not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, parental status, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, use of a service animal, military or veteran status. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those individuals requiring accommodation should notify ACRS in advance. ACRS is a Tobacco-Free Campus. Know Your Rights & Responsibilities: Job Applicant Poster Viewing Center ACRS is committed to ensuring that our job application process is accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require accommodation to assist with your job application, please contact [email protected]. Our HR team is dedicated to providing alternative means and personalized assistance to ensure that your application can be submitted without undue hardship. Our goal is to provide an accessible, fair, and inclusive application process, and we encourage you to communicate your needs so we can assist you effectively. Apply Job!