Lead Accountant

Job overview

The Lead Accountant role is onsite in Walla Walla, WA, with a 36-hour workweek based on contract funding. Compensation is not specified. Blue Mountain Action Council’s stated mission is building thriving communities. The role provides fiscal support to the CFO and leads accounts receivable operations, helping maintain accurate financial records and compliant, timely transactions. It supervises accounts receivable staff, supports reporting and reconciliations, and serves as the CFO’s operational backup when needed.

What you'll do

• Oversee grant billing, invoicing, receipts, collections, payment application, account maintenance, aging, and reconciliations
• supervise and train accounts receivable staff
• prepare bank reconciliations
• reconcile property and donation activity with the general ledger
• assist with month-end close, expenditure reports, inventory, business accounts, and required reporting
• back up the CFO.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead accountant

walla walla wa

blue mountain action council

accounts receivable

grant billing

bank reconciliation

financial reporting

staff supervision

nonprofit accounting

36-hour workweek

medical insurance

401(k)

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• employee assistance and TextCare services
• 401(k)
• PTO, flexible time off, 12 paid holidays, and optional supplemental benefits.

Why this role

36 hours per week, dependent on contract funding; relevant experience or education may substitute for either education or work history.

About the employer

Blue Mountain Action Council is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.