Finance & Administration Specialist The primary focus of the Finance and Administration Specialist is to support the Finance and Administration Manager with ensuring timely and efficient coordination of the financial and grant reporting operations of the Palouse Conservation District office. The Finance and Administration Specialist will be responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll, submitting payroll tax deposit payments, preparing Federal and State quarterly and annual payroll tax reports and W2s; entering and processing all accounts payable, employee reimbursement requests and credit card transactions; preparation of annual 1099 reporting; collaborating with program managers for recruitments and onboarding; and assisting with the preparation of monthly and quarterly grant payment requests for Federal, State, and Local grant contracts. Funding for this position is subject to availability of federal, state and local government grants and contracts. Permanence of the job is dependent upon continued grant funding.

Position Details FTE:

Full Time (40 hours/week)

Compensation:

Grade 7 | $24.26 - $31.54/hour (depending on experience)

Position Type:

Regular (Benefit Eligible) Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Public Administration or closely related field; OR Associate's degree in Business, Accounting, Public Administration and 2-years of related experience. Two (2) years of progressive responsibility in accounting or full-charge bookkeeping, personnel management or supervision, agency administration or similar work. Experience processing payroll, payroll tax reporting, and processing accounts payables.. Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Valid, unrestricted driver's license Preferred Qualifications Five (5) years of progressive responsibility in accounting or full-charge bookkeeping, personnel management or supervision; agency administration or similar work. Previous experience with Federal and State of WA grant reporting and payment requests. Experience with Springbrook Express/BIAS, Payroll Administration, QuickBooks, Publisher, Microsoft PowerPoint, Smartsheet, and Access. Palouse Conservation District offers benefits for regular and project employees that include: ​Medical/dental/vision, basic life and long-term disability insurance through the Washington State Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) 100% of the premium cost for the employee is covered by PCD 35% of the premium cost for spouse and dependents is covered by PCD Retirement through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and optional participation in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) Annual LifeFlight Membership that covers employee and dependents Medical Flexible Spending and Pre-Tax Dependent Care Assistance Programs 12 days paid annual and sick leave per year 12 paid holidays WSU Tuition Waiver that covers up to 6 credits per fall/spring semester

Pay:

$24.26 - $31.54 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person