<p>We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join an organization in Everett, Washington on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing day-to-day transactional work with broader month-end and reporting responsibilities in a collaborative, onsite environment. The role offers strong exposure to payroll, accounts payable, reconciliations, and general ledger activities, along with the opportunity to grow alongside an expanding finance team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage end-to-end biweekly payroll processing for approximately 75 employees, including related deductions, benefit impacts, and payroll accuracy checks.</p><p>• Oversee the full accounts payable cycle, handling high-volume invoice processing, payment coordination, and vendor-related documentation.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger records to support daily accounting operations and period-end close activities.</p><p>• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to help ensure reliable financial reporting.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end close by organizing supporting schedules, validating balances, and assisting with reporting deliverables.</p><p>• Review employee expense submissions and corporate card activity for accuracy, policy compliance, and proper coding.</p><p>• Produce ad hoc financial and operational reports for finance leadership as business needs arise.</p><p>• Assist the team with accounting process support tied to upcoming system-related changes and ongoing operational improvements.</p>