Accountant - FT

If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services!

We are currently looking for a Accountant with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on a transformative path towards social change, creating pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption.

Who we are – Our Mission

We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

For over 60 years, we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non-profit with 35+ locations across Washington state that provided a chance for change to over 9,500 individuals in 2024.

What We Offer

At Pioneer, our employees are our most valuable asset. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your health, security, and work-life balance.

Compensation

New hires for this position typically start between $28.08 and $35.10 hourly, depending on factors such as work location, experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market conditions. While the full pay range is provided to support pay transparency, individual compensation will vary within the range based on these factors.

Benefits That Invest in You

At Pioneer, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and continued growth.

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Financial Protection

• Employer-provided life insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Disability coverage

Invest in Your Future

• Front-Loaded Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee recognition programs
• Public transportation discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Join Pioneer and build more than a career. Be part of a team that supports your well-being, recognizes your contributions, and invests in your future.

Benefit eligibility, coverage, contributions, and program provisions are subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans and policies.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Staff Accountant position supports the Accounting Manager Corporate by providing general ledger accounting. This position is responsible for preparing journal entries, depositing checks and reconciling balance sheet accounts. The Staff Accountant position plays a key role in the month end financial close.

PRIMARY/ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Ledger Accounting

• Prepares routine journal entries, inter-departmental reclassifications and accruals.
• Prepares audit support documentation as assigned.
• Performs assigned balance sheet reconciliations to ensure they are completed timely and in compliance with US GAAP.
• Identifies accounting processes and manual tasks for improvement.
• Provides excellent internal customer services to departments needing assistance accessing accounting data.
• Coordinates on other projects as requested.

Housing Department Accounting

• Maintains Accounting records within MRI housing software
• Reviews and posts batches prepared by property managers and housing staff
• Receives accounting department mail and performs electronic deposit of checks
• Reviews past due accounts and recommend bad debt reserves
• Verifies balances for past due accounts submitted to collections
• Will oversee the closure of outdated housing accounting system

Other

• Assists with the development and implementation of new/existing software systems and other tools as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 1+ year’s work experience in accounting or similar role.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with ERP and reporting systems

PREFERRED/DESIRABLE

• Experience with working in a high volume, complex environment

• Experience with EPICOR, MRI Housing Software.

EEO

Pioneer human services is an equal opportunity employer of minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. EEOC is the Law/EEO Policy Statement

Pioneer Human Services is a Drug-Free Company

Pioneer Human Services is a drug free company. This position has been deemed safety sensitive under RCW 49.44.240(3) and is subject to both pre-employment drug testing and drug testing during employment, to include testing for marijuana.