Accounting Specialist I

The Accounting Specialist I maintains the Thurston-Mason Behavioral Health Organization, LLC (TMBHO), Thurston Mason Behavioral Health Administrative Service Organization (TMBH-ASO) and Olympic Health and Recovery Services (OHRS) accounting functions and is responsible for accounts payable and other various accounting tasks within established guidelines.

The ideal candidate for our Accounting Specialist I is not only proficient in general accounting but also has experience preparing financial reports, monitoring payments, and working with various stakeholders including program staff, management, vendors, and other providers. The candidate will thrive in an office environment that requires a keen eye for detail, timely response, excellent problem solving abilities and written and oral communication skills.

Who are we? Thurston Mason Behavioral Health Administrative Organization (TMBH-ASO) and Olympic Health and Recovery Services (OHRS) is a quasi-governmental organization that is responsible for the network of behavioral health crisis services in Thurston and Mason counties, and is a licensed behavioral health agency with multiple programs assisting the most vulnerable population in our community through crisis services, jail services, hospital diversion, and housing.

What are the benefits? TMBH-ASO/OHRS provides comprehensive benefits for full-time employees including medical/dental/vision plan options (many with no employee paid monthly premium depending on plan choice, and dependent coverage options), and life insurance and disability insurance options.  Eligible employees participate in WA State PERS retirement plans and employees may elect additional pre and post tax deferred compensation retirement options.   Employees receive a Paid Time Off (PTO) package earning a minimum of 140 hours (17 days) and 12 paid holidays.  Other tax deferred options include Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) . We are an approved Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer and provide annual professional development funds and training opportunities. Find more information at www.tmbhcareers.org. 

Pay Range: $26.52 - $33.24 hourly based on education, experience, and parity within the organization.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM

First Review on Applications October 26, 2026 

MAJOR RESPONSIBIITIES:

• Conducts accounting functions primarily working with accounts payable.   
• Processes and responds to staff requisition requests for client services. Coordinates, enters payments, tracks and reports client service requests for rent and other client support services. 
• Reconciles entries and documents to ensure accuracy, propriety, proper coding, adequate explanations, and other applicable standards in accordance with federal and state regulations. 
• Processes complex accounting transactions. 
• Undertakes assignments and prepares various financial reports requiring knowledge of governmental accounting principles. 
• Responsible for tracking and organizing credit card requisitions and receipts, entering transactions into the finance system and reconciling to the monthly credit card statement.  
• Processes and sets up new vendors in the finance system, determines need for 1099 to be issued and other required forms and submissions as needed. 
• Responds to vendor billing inquiries and coordinates any compensation reconciliation or adjustments.  
• Develops recommendations for procedure and policy changes for the accounting systems. 
• Provides information for state fiscal monitors and audits, as needed. 
• Provides staff training on purchasing and credit card policy and procedures as well as training and travel requests.
• May assist with payroll processing and employee reimbursements. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCTION

• Two years of college level accounting courses.
• Two years of general accounting experience.
• Typing and 10-key adding machine skills desired.
• Current Washington State Driver's License and proof of insurance or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation.
• Satisfactory Driver Motor Vehicle Report.
• General knowledge of the State of Washington's Budgeting Accounting Reporting System (BARS) desired.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to organize and prioritize work and additional accounting projects with minimal supervision, adjusting priorities to ensure work is performed efficiently and timely.
• Familiarity with double-entry bookkeeping and governmental accounting principles and procedures.
• Ability to engage and modernize office methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic financial systems and input methods.
• Ability to make calculations rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to use computer equipment, MS Office Suite and other accounting/payroll programs is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is generally performed indoors and in an office environment.  
• May be required to operate fleet vehicle or use person vehicle to conduct business operations, attend off-site meetings, or travel to satellite offices. 
• On site, regular and predictable attendance is required. 
• Work may be conducted at a satellite office as needed and assigned.
• Minimal physical exertion is required.  May be required to lift or move up to 25 lbs. May be required to sit or stand at desk for extended periods of time typing and viewing monitors.