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Form of work ABOUT FORTERRA
Forterra innovates and scales land-based solutions to address the climate crisis and support equitable, green and prosperous communities. Forterra envisions people and nature thriving together in a place where everyone belongs. Forterra seeks to contribute to improved community health and sustainability outcomes through how real estate is owned, developed and managed, including for communities who have been marginalized from ownership of land. We own and manage over 17,000 acres across Washington state, comprising conservation lands, easements, leased buildings, and real estate development projects. Over the last 30 years we have contributed to the conservation of over 250,000 acres of land state-wide.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accounts Payable & Payroll Accountant supports the accounting functions at Forterra. Accounting duties include but are not limited to processing Accounts Payable, employee expense reports/reimbursements, payroll and adding benefits to payroll system, balance sheet account reconciliations and journal entries.
Job duties are likely to include:
* Process and submitting payroll for approximately 40 people and create required Journal entries.
* Onboarding /off-boarding of employees to the payroll system.
* Maintain vendor invoice log and route invoices to appropriate personnel.
* Review all invoices for appropriate documentation, coding and approval prior to system entry.
* Enter Accounts Payable transactions in various software platforms.
* Manage vendor payment process, including scheduling timely payments, preparing checks, obtaining signatures and distributing checks.
* Upload and distribute Credit Card statements to card holders for Month End expense reports process.
* Review employee out of pocket and corporate credit card expense reports to ensure proper approval, coding and receipt documentation prior to payment.
* Schedule payments for employees out of pocket expense reimbursements.
* Reconcile balances of all corporate credit cards expense reports to monthly statements.
* Process, scan any finance mails and Deposit Checks.
* Upload/Post Bank statements to the network.
* Perform monthly bank accounts reconciliation and create required Journal entries.
* Perform multiple monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
* Process property tax payments.
* Labor & Industry Quarterly payroll filling.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Required
* Bachelor degree in accounting, finance or a related field; relevant work experience may be substituted for academic requirements.
* Two+ years of payroll processing experience.
* Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, creating pivot tables and other excel formulas.
* Works well under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
* Able to deal professionally with confidential materials.
* Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
* Able to work effectively with others, providing superior service to customers both inside and outside of the organization.
* Able to perform tasks and create deliverables from general direction.
Preferred
* Experience using accounting and /or payroll software, ADP, BambooHR strongly preferred.
TRAVEL, WORKING CONDITIONS, AND PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
Forterra is based in the greater Seattle area and supports a hybrid work environment. We allow primarily remote work, with some in-person meetings required. This role in particular requires frequent travel (25%+) throughout western and central Washington (King, Snohomish, Skagit, Kittitas, and Yakima counties for example).
Candidates must successfully pass a background check, show proof of authorization to work in the United States, and reside in Washington state prior to employment. We are not able to sponsor applicants requiring work visas.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that certain minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Forterra, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or for other roles in the future.
Benefits: Our investment in caring for our employees and their families is a key part of our values and culture at Forterra. We are pleased to provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes your total wellness through health care, pre-tax benefits, work-life balance, and financial security.
Forterra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
