Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Seattle, WA
Salary Range: $85,000 – $104,000

Join a mission-driven finance team making a difference in the Seattle community!

Our client, a respected Seattle-based organization, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to bring expertise, accuracy, and proactive problem-solving to their growing finance team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys a mix of payroll, accounts payable, and grant-related financial work.

• Play a key role in payroll, accounts payable, and grant accounting for 100+ employees

• Contribute to meaningful financial projects that support community-focused initiatives

• Work collaboratively in a supportive finance team that values accuracy and process improvement

• Opportunity for professional growth and exposure to complex accounting and compliance processes

As the Senior Accountant, you will:

• Process full-cycle payroll for 100+ employees, ensuring compliance and timely execution

• Reconcile timecards, identify discrepancies, and resolve payroll issues promptly

• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for payroll inquiries, providing clear guidance to employees

• Manage accounts payable including invoice processing, vendor payments, reimbursements, and expense reporting

• Support grant budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance requirements

• Perform accurate account reconciliations to maintain clean financial records

This role offers broad exposure to multiple accounting functions while providing opportunities to improve processes, ensure compliance, and make a tangible impact on financial operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Proven experience with payroll processing and accounts payable

• Proficiency in accounting and payroll systems such as ADP, Quick Books, or SAP

• Experience with grant preparation and reconciliation highly preferred

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills

This is a full-time position based in Seattle, offering a collaborative, professional environment where your contributions matter.

Timing is everything. Whether you are actively seeking a new role or open to hearing about exceptional opportunities, we would love to connect. We specialize in placing accounting and finance professionals, and many of our roles are not advertised online. Please reach out for more information about this position and other opportunities that may align with your goals.