Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About YWCA Walla Walla

YWCA Walla Walla is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Since 1917, we’ve enriched the lives of women and their families through programs that include domestic violence and sexual assault services, licensed childcare, and personal enrichment initiatives. We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative finance professional to support our mission through strong financial operations and administrative stewardship.

Position Summary

The Finance Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations, including accounting systems, grant compliance, payroll oversight, and financial reporting. This role supervises the Accounts Payable Specialist and works closely with the Senior Director of Finance and Operations to support budgeting, audits, and strategic financial planning. The ideal candidate brings nonprofit accounting expertise, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to mission-driven financial stewardship.

This is an on-site position based in Walla Walla, Washington.

To be considered, please submit both a resume and a cover letter detailing your interest and relevant qualifications. Applications submitted without a cover letter may not be reviewed.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Maintain internal fiscal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
• Track restricted and unrestricted funds; ensure proper allocation and reporting
• Maintain general ledger reconciliation, including bank and investment accounts
• Prepare accurate financial reports for leadership, board, funders, budgeting, grant compliance and annual audits
• Prepare recommendations and lead implementation efforts as resolution to any outstanding financial audit findings
• Develop and participate in implementation of financial policies and procedures
• Manage payroll processing and ensure accurate PTO, benefits, and tax filings
• Manage Accounts Receivable, including coding, entries and receivable schedules
• Supervise Accounts Payable duties; review coding, entries, and payment schedules
• Ensure proper documentation and internal controls for all disbursements
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance and provide variance analysis
• Complete timely filing of 990 and other regulatory reports

Secondary Functions

• Help monitor grant budgets and compliance with funder requirements
• Support monthly and year-end close processes in preparation for financial statements
• Collaborate with program staff to align financial tracking with program goals
• Support as needed grant proposal budgets and reporting documentation and monthly reimbursements
• Assist with financial forecasting and scenario planning
• Maintain confidentiality

Regular, Full-time, Non-exempt

$30.00 to $38.00 hourly, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or equivalent preferred
• 5+ years of nonprofit accounting experience, including fund accounting and grant compliance
• Proficiency in accounting software (MIP preferred) and Microsoft Excel
• Experience supervising staff and managing cross-functional financial processes
• Computer proficiency and data entry skills; comfortable working in Google Workplace, MS Office 365 and common programs such as Word, Excel, Zoom, Chrome, etc.
• Proven ability to build respectful working relationships with co-workers
• Excellent planning, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Possess a high level of professionalism and interpersonal communications skills
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to adapt and flex with changes in demands

Benefits

• A mission-driven work environment that values collaboration, integrity, and impact.
• Opportunities for professional growth and cross-functional learning.
• YWCA Walla Walla has a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision; YWCA Retirement Fund; accrued sick and vacation leave; 2 personal days, and 11 paid holidays.
• Supportive team culture and leadership.

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