Bastyr University has an outstanding opportunity for the right candidate to join our team as a Staff Accountant. Based at our campus in Kenmore, Washington, this position will be hybrid, in office 3 days per week. The Staff Accountant contributes to the timely processing of journal entries, cash receipt entries, reconciliations, reporting and analysis for our campuses in Kenmore, Seattle, and San Diego. This position will report directly to the Assistant Controller.

About Bastyr:

Bastyr is a progressive internationally recognized pioneer in Natural Health Arts and Sciences education and research. Founded in 1978, the University today offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs that reflect multidisciplinary, science-based natural health curricula with an emphasis on the integration of mind, body, spirit, and nature. Regionally accredited since 1989, Bastyr University is composed of three schools, the School of Naturopathic Medicine, The School of Natural Health Arts and Sciences and the School of Traditional World Medicines. Bastyr is comprised of a main campus in Kenmore, WA, a health clinic in Seattle, and a branch campus and health clinic in San Diego.

Bastyr University believes that inclusive diversity is essential for achieving academic excellence and creating a profoundly enriching university experience. Our faculty and staff are committed to achieving our mission by educating students to be future leaders that bring the natural health arts and sciences to people from all backgrounds. Promoting an educational environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their talents while experiencing a sense of community, we expect campus members to engage in respectful communication, behaviors and thoughtful self-reflection, increase their understanding of cultures and empower people who are disenfranchised, marginalized or oppressed. In so doing, the University pledges to prepare our students (and support faculty and staff) to recognize and appropriately respond to health inequities that affect multiple communities. This involves infusing DEI knowledge, skills, and practices in all academic programs, clinical training and patient services. In all, Bastyr University is dedicated to the welfare of our students and patients as well as to promoting equal opportunity and access in education and health care.

In alignment with Bastyr’s DEI commitment, applications from members of underrepresented groups are encouraged.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
All new employees must provide proof of fully vaccinated status on or before their first workday. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine.

JOB DUTIES

• Ensure accounting records, monthly accounting close activities, and variance analyses are properly prepared, maintained and explained in a timely manner.

• Work closely with AP Accountant to manage payables processes including processing of weekly check runs and provide backup for AP functions.

• Provide back up to the Student Accounts A/R office and assist with student loan reimbursements.

• Additional responsibilities could include: Fixed Asset accounting, Lease accounting, Tax preparation or Clinic accounting.

• Preparation of supporting schedules and respond to inquiries for audits.

• Manage internal controls and related procedure documentation for assigned areas

• Preform ad-hoc analysis, conduct research and resolve problems.

• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive projects to completion.

• Other duties as assigned