Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a Contract position based in Kirkland, Washington. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, processing high-volume transactions, and preparing recurring reports that help the business monitor activity and performance. The ideal candidate learns quickly, works carefully, and knows when to seek clarification to keep work moving efficiently and accurately.

Responsibilities:

- Manage accounts payable activities, including reviewing expenses, processing invoices, and preparing payments in a timely and accurate manner.

- Record incoming cash transactions and ensure receipts are properly applied within the accounting records.

- Create and distribute customer invoices while supporting ongoing accounts receivable tracking and follow-up.

- Prepare recurring internal reports, including sales activity, overtime summaries, and aging analysis for outstanding receivables.

- Complete account reconciliations to verify balances, identify discrepancies, and support clean month-to-month reporting.

- Enter journal entries and assist with general ledger maintenance to ensure financial data is current and reliable.

- Use Excel tools such as Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs to organize data, analyze trends, and support reporting needs.

- Work within systems such as Data Core and Paycom to complete assigned accounting tasks and maintain accurate documentation. Requirements - Prior experience in a staff accountant, bookkeeper, accounting specialist, or similar accounting support role.

- Hands-on knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and general ledger activity.

- Experience performing account reconciliations with strong accuracy and attention to detail.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to use Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs effectively.

- Ability to learn new systems quickly, including industry-specific accounting software such as Data Core.

- Sound judgment in recognizing when to ask questions, clarify information, or escalate issues appropriately.

- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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