Accountant Finance & Administration Job Grade E9; Exempt; Part-time Starting Salary Range: $28,904- $32,500/year DOE

+benefits (Posted 1/18/13) This is a lead accountant position that prepares and maintains the organizations automated general ledger, fixed assets subsidiary ledgers, and other accounting records. The position also coordinates the annual audit, prepares the organizations monthly financial statements and special financial analysis reports. This position is a part time position, will work 20 hours/week and reports to the Controller. Job Summary: Under supervision, responsible for assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and preparing basic financial reports in accordance with GAAP. Prepare special Lawyers Fund for Client Protection financial statements and other financial summary or analysis reports as needed. Prepare basic journal entries and consult with others about the appropriate accounting treatment of transactions, establish chart of accounts, and account for departmental revenue and expense items. Prepare and review month-end journal entries, ensure an accurate and timely monthly-end and year-end close, ensure the timely reporting of all monthly and yearly financial information, and coordinate WSBAs annual external independent audit. Accurately maintain accounting and fixed asset records, record fixed asset transactions, including set-up of capital projects, and prepare supporting project documentation to ensure accuracy of depreciation and amortization expenses. Work with IT Department to set up and properly account for Capital Labor projects. Compile accounting data and assist the Controller in performing fiscal analysis and forecasting as needed. Requirements: Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent work experience. Experience as a controller, accountant, or auditor; experience with general ledger and financial statements; strong proficiency using accounting software and Excel to facilitate analysis and reporting. Must possess strong written and oral communication skills along with the ability to foster good working relationships; very strong analytical and problem solving skills along with ability to make well informed decisions. Must be detail oriented; exceptionally organized; possess excellent time management skills; work well independently and collaboratively. Preferred: CPA license; experience working with or for CPAs; knowledge of auditing procedures and/or public accounting experience; knowledge of fixed asset inventory and depreciation schedules; experience with various accounting software packages; public speaking and presentation skills; and PowerPoint proficiency.

To apply, visit https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=3684451. Cover letters should be included in the "Notes" section prior to uploading your resume. The WSBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. For assistance with your application or questions contact hr@wsba.org. Senior HR Specialist Human Resources Department Job Grade E9; Exempt; Full-time Starting Salary Range: $57,808 - $65,000/year DOE +benefits (Posted 01/18/13) This position cross-departmentally participates in talent engagement including recruitment, implementation of training programs, development plans, and career counseling. The position also provides administration of HR policies, programs, diversity and inclusion initiatives, benefits, performance reviews, and best practices. HR portfolio also includes communicating employment information, HR policies, programs, and employee benefits information, and assisting in resolving employee relations issues. This position provides consultation to managers and staff on a variety of HR issues. The position works under the direction of the HR Director. Job Summary: Manage the operational aspects of recruitment (marketing, screening, interviewing, selection and employment, and on-boarding, and candidate relationships throughout the recruitment life cycle including long-term prospects and pipelines. Manage the new hire sign on process, on-boarding experience, coordinates new employee setup needs and related orientation activities. Counsel, and assist staff, supervisors, and managers with professional/performance development plans; identify training needs, and counsel staff on career development paths and plans. Research and assess training resources and needs, plan and implement inhouse training programs to meet staff and individual employee needs, and maintain online training resources.. Provide HR system administration support related to benefits, timekeeping, performance evaluations, training, and serve as backup for payroll related items. The position serves as an employee point of contact, supports and trains system users, processes and ensures staff records are updated and available for tracking, reporting, all data transfers related to bi-monthly payrolls. Maintain benefit records, educate staff, and communicate changes to benefit plans. Research and evaluate employee service benefits offerings and coordinate in house benefits events. Provide advice, counsel and recommendations to employees and managers on employee relations issues, discussing appropriate actions and alternatives. Escalate significant issues to the Human Resources Director as needed.

 Participate in the development of diversity initiatives in collaboration with the Diversity Program Manager and HR Director and actively participate in HR diversity activities related to the recruitment process Requirements: Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in HR Management or related field and 5 years experience as an HR Generalist. PHR Certification required. Degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Must have excellent oral and written communications skills; excellent time management and organizational skills; work under time constraints and meet deadlines and ensure accuracy in the work. Experience must demonstrate competency applying HR principals and fundamental concepts as a professional focus and/or technical specialty; knowledge of organizational policies and procedures and applying them consistently to work projects/tasks; ability to effectively diagnose problems, identify and communicate processes, and offer potential solutions to internal and external clients; and the ability to deal with diverse topics and balance priorities. Qualified candidate must have solid influencing, negotiation and facilitation skills, and be knowledgeable of state and federal laws as well as HR best practices; must be able to foster good working relationships; demonstrate confidentiality, poise, tact, good judgment, and diplomacy; possess a strong customer-service orientation; possess a high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS databases. Preferences: Recruitment and benefits experience. Experience working in a nonprofit or legal environment. Experience with ADP Products is a plus. To apply, visit https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=3712261. Cover letters should be included in the "Notes" section prior to uploading your resume. The WSBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. For assistance with your application or questions contact hr@wsba.org. Payroll Clerk Finance & Administration Job Grade N8; Non-Exempt; Part-time Starting Salary Range: $18,442 - $20,500/year DOE +benefits (Posted 01/18/13) This position is responsible for processing payroll on a semi-monthly basis; preparing reports; maintaining benefit records and employee leave accrual balances; administering employee payroll deductions; and managing review of timesheets. This position is a part time position and will work 20 hours/week. The position reports to the Controller. Job Summary: Set up new user and supervisory profiles in the timesheet application. Assist employees and managers with questions related to new users, navigating the application, password resets, and leave accruals. Also maintain records for active and separated employees. Review timesheets for accuracy. Coordinate supervisor approvals. track, and periodically audit leave accrual balances in both payroll and timesheet applications. Set up,

 Working with the Controller and HR to process semi monthly payroll: Collect, track, verify and ensure various changes to employee status, pay, benefit elections/coverage changes, direct deposit authorizations, and related items are included in each payroll. Enter, track, and reconcile monthly health insurance elections/changes in payroll system and the Health Care Authority benefit database. Prepare journal entries and retirement benefit reports for each payroll.

Prepare quarterly leave accrual reports, process annual sick leave conversion, and process any out-of-the-ordinary out of sequence payrolls as they arise. Issue manual checks as needed.

Requirements: Associates degree in Business or equivalent work experience. Experience in payroll processing; proficiency using payroll software and/or databases demonstrating accurate data entry, analytical ability, problem solving, and investigative skills. Experience with ADP Products is a plus. Strong proficiency using Excel; experience communicating regularly with customers to address payroll and/or timekeeping needs/questions. Must be detail oriented; exceptionally organized; able to multi-task; and possess excellent time management skills. Excellent customer service skills are required in addition to excellent written and oral English communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. To apply, visit https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=3684541. Cover letters should be included in the "Notes" section prior to uploading your resume. The WSBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. For assistance with your application or questions contact hr@wsba.org.