Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support a busy accounting team in Mount Vernon, Washington. This is a Long-term Contract position focused on core accounting work across multiple entities, including general ledger activity, reconciliations, billing support, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong Excel skills, sound judgment when reviewing account activity, and the flexibility to adapt in a fast-moving environment.

This role offers primarily remote work with limited in-person meetings as needed for onboarding or equipment setup.

Responsibilities:
• Record and maintain accurate journal entries to support daily and month-end accounting operations.
• Review general ledger activity, identify unusual transactions, and investigate discrepancies before they affect reporting.
• Complete bank and cash reconciliations across multiple accounts to ensure balances are accurate and current.
• Assist with high-volume billing and invoicing tasks while helping monitor payment activity and account variances.
• Support accounts receivable efforts by analyzing open items, researching differences, and following up professionally when needed.
• Work closely with team members to learn treasury-related processes and provide coverage for cash management responsibilities.
• Use Excel to organize large data sets, perform analysis, and prepare information for accounting review and decision-making.
• Contribute to special accounting assignments and provide support on additional projects as business needs change.