Accountant II

We're seeking an experienced Accountant II to join a growing finance team in a highly visible role that combines payroll ownership, accounting responsibilities, and accounts payable support. This position offers direct exposure to finance leadership, broad accounting experience, and the opportunity to grow into future leadership opportunities.

• Own end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population
• High visibility within the accounting and finance team
• Exposure to payroll, AP, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and system enhancements
• Collaborative team environment with growth potential
• Clear path toward increased responsibility and leadership

• Own full-cycle payroll processing through ADP
• Balance payroll accounts, perform reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies
• Partner with HR regarding timecards, leave, garnishments, and employee changes
• Support month-end close, journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and GL reconciliations
• Prepare financial reports and analyses for management
• Process invoices and vendor payments while supporting AP operations
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices
• Assist with cost tracking, account analysis, and process improvements
• Support ERP optimization and automation initiatives

• 3-5+ years of accounting experience
• Hands-on ADP payroll experience
• Experience processing payroll for a large employee population of around 200 employees
• Month-end close experience
• General ledger reconciliations, accruals, and prepaids
• Accounts payable experience, including three-way matching and purchase orders
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables
• Experience working within an ERP system
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information

• Multi-state payroll experience (WA and OR)
• Microsoft Dynamics or similar ERP experience
• Inventory-related accounting or cost-tracking exposure
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP experience
• Leadership potential and interest in career growth

Ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys ownership, wants broad exposure across multiple accounting functions, and is looking for a long-term opportunity with growth potential.

This is a Permanent position based out of Vancouver, WA.

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off & Vacation
• Employee Discount Program
• Stable Direct-Hire Opportunity
• Growth and Leadership Development Opportunities
• Collaborative Team Environment

This is a fully onsite position in Vancouver,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

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