Payroll - Staff Accountant

Plymouth Housing

Seattle, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$76,586–$85,176 Per Year

SKILLS

ADP, Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Accounts Payable, Affordable Housing, Behavioral Health, Billing, Budgeting, Building Renovation, Case Management, Cash Management, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Construction, Cost Allocation, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Fund Accounting, Funding, Fundraising, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting, Government Grants, Grant Financials, Grant Writing, Healthcare, Homeless Services, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Non-Profit Funding, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Administration, Payroll Software/Services, Payroll Tax, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management

LOCATION

Seattle, WA

POSTED

1 day ago

SALARY

$76,586 - $85,176

New hires may earn a salary ranging from the minimum to the midpoint of the pay scale, with education and experience taken into consideration.

LOCATION

Seattle (Belltown), WA (Hybrid)

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday regular business hours

FIND OUT ABOUT THIS ROLE AND OUR MISSION TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE

Our Finance Department tracks the accounting for apartment building operations, commercial tenants, construction or renovation of buildings, social service grants, fundraising and the overall Plymouth organization. The Staff Payroll Accountant position assists with payroll system maintenance, payroll calculation, posting payroll related accounting entries, works with AP to handle payroll related invoices in a timely manner, payroll related general ledger maintenance, financial reporting to funders and cash management. This position may also be responsible for other accounting duties, as assigned, such as financial statement preparation, government grant accounting and donation processing.

Plymouth Housing is a nonprofit organization that develops and operates permanent supportive housing for single adults who have experienced chronic homelessness. With apartment buildings throughout King County, Plymouth is helping the most vulnerable members of our community leave homelessness behind forever. At Plymouth, we're not simply trying to get people off the streets. We provide supportive services like case management and health care so that our residents can thrive long-term. As part of our strategic vision, we are building internal behavioral health services and transforming our systems to address rapid growth and the changing needs of residents.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO BE DOING IN THIS ROLE AT PLYMOUTH HOUSING

Payroll Processing & Transactions

Calculate and process payroll in ADP.
Maintain accurate payroll records and employee cost allocations.
Assist employees and managers with timesheet and paycheck issues.

Payroll Accounting & Reconciliation

Maintain payroll distributions and reconcile year-end payroll.
Support reconciliation of payroll taxes and benefit invoices.
Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.

Employee Support & Customer Service

Provide responsive support to employee payroll inquiries.
Maintain and update leave balances.
Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and care.

Compliance & Reporting

Monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal payroll regulations.
Prepare audit and funder reports; support multi-state payroll operations.

Systems & Process Improvement

Recommend improvements to payroll systems and procedures.

General Accounting Support

Assist with financial statements, grant accounting, and donation processing as needed.

SOME KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES WE NEED FROM YOU

Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of voices.
Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
High level of discretion with confidential information.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and accounting software.
Experience with ADP, Abila MIP, or similar systems is a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or a combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
1 - 3 years of experience in accounting, payroll calculation and financial analysis.
Experience with public funding and nonprofit accounting is preferred.
Experience with ADP is preferred.
Experience with Abila MIP Fund Accounting software is preferred.
Knowledge of low-income housing development and operations is preferred.
Experience with budgets and financial analysis is preferred.
Experience accounting for multiple entities and funds is preferred.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and 403(b) options. Additionally, employees have access to supplementary benefits such as the Employee Assistance Program, a subsidized ORCA pass, and more. This is a full-time position with benefits. Join us and be a catalyst for positive change!

Plymouth Housing is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train and promote employees based on merit and business needs, and without regard for race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, weight, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, military status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law.

Payroll - Staff Accountant

Plymouth Housing

Seattle, WA

About the Company

Plymouth Housing

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