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FISH Bookkeeper Job Description
Nov 4, 2026 ยท @Elise Warren
Position details
| Item | Detail |
| Title | Bookkeeper |
| Status | Full-time (40 hours/week), hourly, non-exempt |
| Reports to | Executive Director; day-to-day review by the Director of Finance |
| Works with | FISH’s contracted accounting firm (currently CliftonLarsonAllen, CLA), Finance Committee and Treasurer, Department Directors |
| Location | FISH office, 804 Elmview Road, Ellensburg, WA (in person) |
| Pay range | $24-27 depending on experience |
About FISH
Friends in Service to Humanity (FISH) is a Washington nonprofit and 501(c)(3) public charity that fights food insecurity in Kittitas County. Its programs include the Food Bank, Food Pantry, Open Table Meal Service, Senior Nutrition and Meals on Wheels, mobile pantries, and Picnic in the Park. Every dollar FISH receives, from donors, grants, government food programs, or meal-site donation boxes, is held in trust to feed people.
Position summary
The Bookkeeper keeps FISH’s day-to-day financial records accurate, timely, and audit ready. The role handles deposits, payables, payroll entry, credit card and petty cash reconciliation, and month-end preparation, and is the main in-house liaison with FISH’s accounting firm. The Bookkeeper follows FISH’s Financial Controls Policy, including strict separation of duties: the Bookkeeper records and reconciles transactions but does not approve payments or sign checks. There will be other administration duties as assigned as well.
Qualifications
Required
- Associate degree in accounting or business, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2+ years of full-cycle bookkeeping (AP, deposits, payroll entry, reconciliations).
- Working knowledge of accrual-basis accounting and GAAP.
- Strong Excel skills and accurate data entry.
- High integrity and discretion with confidential financial and personnel information.
- Ability to pass a background check.
Preferred
- Nonprofit fund accounting experience, including restricted funds and grant tracking.
- Experience with Sage Intacct, Bill.com, ADP, or DonorDoc.
- Familiarity with government grant compliance (federal Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR 200).
Working conditions
- Office-based; regular weekday hours with occasional extra time possible at month-end and year-end.
- Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs (bank bags, file boxes).
How to apply
Submit a resume and cover letter to the Director of Personnel at elise.w@kvfish.org. FISH is an equal opportunity employer. Applications accepted until 11/20/2026 or until position is filled.
