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