Senior Accountant

As Rainier’s newest Sr. Accountant, you will deliver high-touch bookkeeping support to a diverse client base across multiple industries. This role is rooted in public-accounting style work handling multiple clients, tracking accuracy carefully, and producing clean, reliable financials.

You’ll be responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping activities including transaction posting, A/P and A/R, bank and credit card reconciliations, and routine month-end balance sheet reconciliations. Clear, professional communication with both clients and internal team members is essential, as trust, precision, and partnership are the foundation of Rainier.

Rainier Accounting Services is a remote-first accounting firm providing white-glove bookkeeping and payroll services to growing businesses.

We operate like an extension of our clients’ business, bringing strong analytical thinking, a deep respect for accuracy, and a commitment to long-term relationships. Our team values flexibility, accountability, and thoughtful work over constant urgency. Diversity, inclusion, and sustainable growth are core to how we operate.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual bookkeeping for multiple clients and deliver financial statements that are accurate, explainable, and defensible each reporting period
• Maintain full ownership of the bookkeeping close for assigned clients
• Perform mid-period cleanup and reconciliations when capacity allows
• Own full-cycle payroll processing for multiple clients in various states
• Coordinate payroll integrations with accounting systems and ensure proper posting to the GL
• Complete weekly reconciliations for VIP clients
• Actively manage all assigned tasks within the accounting platform
• Manage year end process including W-2’s and 1099 filings
• Record transactions and reconcile general ledger, bank, and credit card accounts
• Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable activity
• Review financial data for accuracy and consistency prior to month-end close
• Prepare client financial reports using various accounting platforms
• Process payroll as needed, review payroll reports and ensure proper recording in client books
• Identify discrepancies, research issues, and correct errors thoroughly
• Leverage automation tools, rules, and integrations to reduce manual work
• Reconcile payroll liability accounts appropriately after payroll cycles
• Create and maintain accurate vendor profiles associated with 1099 reporting
• Build strong working relationships with clients and develop a solid understanding of their businesses

• 3+ years of public accounting or CAS firm experience (required); please note candidates not meeting this requirement will not be considered
• Experience working on multiple client accounts simultaneously
• Strong working knowledge of payroll tax rules, filings, and deadlines across multiple states or proven ability to effectively research
• Manage payroll tax compliance, including federal, state, and local with holdings and filings
• Hands‑on experience with payroll platforms (e.g., Gusto, ADP, Paychex, Rippling, or similar)
• Comfortable in a billable‑hours environment with the ability to meet charge goal metrics
• Strong preference for accuracy, documentation, and reconciliation discipline
• Advanced Quick Books Online skills; with the desire to become certified
• Solid understanding of GAAP and bookkeeping best practices
• Comfort working in cloud‑based accounting systems and learning new tools including AI
• Clear, professional communication skills with clients and teammates
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and ask thoughtful questions

• (This role is not suited for candidates whose background is primarily corporate accounting, controller‑level work, or single‑entity accounting.)