Senior Accountant

Overview

We are a fast‑growing business management firm located in Bellevue, WA with a strong accounting focus. Our focus is on building a collaborative work environment with strong mentorship and support of our team that serves clients in North America, Australia, and the U.K. Our firm is growing and can offer you the opportunity to lead and grow while helping set the future direction of the business.

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our growing team.

No travel required. Free parking, full benefits.

Please note:
This role is in‑office five days a week and free parking is provided.

Reporting to the Founder/Principal and Management, this individual will be a vital part of the Bassler team, requiring a high level of experience in accounting principles and client management. The role involves full‑cycle accounting services and analysis, tax planning, cash management, payroll functions, business advisory and management, complex partner management, and financial planning and strategy for clients. The Senior Accountant oversees accounting activities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance while acting as a leader, mentor, and role model for all Bassler staff.

The role reviews and analyzes prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting operations and reporting in line with applicable accounting and firm standards ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and completeness.

• Ongoing management of multiple client portfolios requiring in‑depth communication with internal and external teams to always ensure excellent customer and financial services.
• Act as client point of contact for all clients in portfolio along with Principal and Management.
• Preparation and review of account reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.
• Review/preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports and statements prepared by staff, inclusive of sitting with Principal/Management for review and effectively communicating edits to staff until report completion.
• Preparing and reviewing recurring and ongoing posting of journal entries.
• AR/AP, payroll functions, account reconciliations.
• Business process filings (B&O, Property Tax, etc.).
• Preparation of tax work papers, review of tax return (entity specific).
• Ad‑hoc business reports and financial statement generation, review, and analysis.
• 1099 and W‑2 preparation.
• Provide support to outside auditors, tax preparers, and legal teams.
• Ensure compliance with all agencies:
  State, Local, Federal (payroll, B&O tax, state tax, etc.).
• Assist with additional projects as requested.
• Ensuring completion of all tasks, inclusive of staff tasks and priorities while teaching, assisting, and mentoring staff accountants as needed.
• Overseeing and reviewing the work of staff accountants, providing guidance and mentorship as needed.
• Efficiently and effectively communicating status on all client related tasks to Principal and Management.
• Provide the highest level of customer service throughout all client and internal interactions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance required.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience in accounting or related industry.
• Outstanding customer relationship management experience.
• High level of time efficiency in accounting and business management tasks.
• Experience interacting in a client services environment, specifically with senior level management.
• GAAP, tax, and accrual‑based accounting knowledge. Position has significant accounting components and requires a strong understanding of accounting and its application.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Demonstrated experience with high proficiency in Quick Books Online;
  Gusto experience a plus.
• Strong organizational and project management skills. Proven ability to plan and manage projects independently and in a team along with ensuring high quality deliverables.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills. Position involves communication and presentations to client stakeholders, including executives and principals.
• Must have ability to multitask and toggle between multiple tasks and priorities.
• Must have critical attention to detail and be a strong analytical thinker.
• Must be an organized, detail‑oriented, problem solver capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Must demonstrate a humble “no task is too big or too small” attitude.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance