We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a busy finance team on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys detailed transactional work, can keep pace in a high-volume environment, and takes pride in accuracy across payables, receivables, and administrative support. The role will contribute to day-to-day accounting operations while helping the team stay organized and prepared during peak reporting and audit periods.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage a steady stream of vendor invoices each week, ensuring charges are coded correctly and reviewed for tax treatment, asset categorization, and overall accuracy.<br>• Support recurring payment processing by preparing documentation for large check runs and helping maintain smooth invoice routing from receipt through approval.<br>• Update and maintain vendor records, keeping account details organized and current to support reliable payment activity.<br>• Provide general accounting and clerical assistance through data entry, recordkeeping, and management of both digital files and paper documents.<br>• Assist with basic accounts receivable duties, including preparing and sending customer invoices as needed.<br>• Examine incoming invoices carefully to identify pricing issues, coding errors, or other discrepancies before processing.<br>• Contribute to the accounting team’s readiness during year-end close activities and state audit review periods by completing assigned support tasks promptly.<br>• Work across several accounting and timekeeping platforms, adapting to different systems used for payables, payroll, fixed assets, and billing.<br>• Help reduce administrative workload for senior accounting staff by handling routine transactional and organizational tasks efficiently.
<p>Join a high-tech manufacturing company at a pivotal growth stage. This role offers direct exposure to scaling operations, evolving processes, and the opportunity to influence how accounting supports production, cost visibility, and decision-making as the business expands. This position is ideal for an experienced Staff Accountant who thrives in dynamic environments and is motivated by building structure within growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Accounts Payable (Primary Focus)</strong></p><ul><li>Manage full-cycle AP process including invoice entry, coding, approvals, and weekly payment runs</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments while maintaining strong vendor relationships</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies proactively</li><li>Support implementation of scalable AP processes, controls, and automation</li></ul><p><strong>Accounts Receivable</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with invoicing and cash application</li><li>Monitor aging and partner with internal teams to address outstanding balances</li><li>Support collections efforts while maintaining strong customer relationships</li></ul><p><strong>Job Costing & Inventory</strong></p><ul><li>Track and analyze job costing for manufacturing projects</li><li>Partner with operations to ensure accurate cost allocation (materials, labor, overhead)</li><li>Assist in inventory tracking, reconciliations, and periodic counts</li><li>Identify cost trends and variances to support business decisions</li></ul><p><strong>General Accounting (Core Staff Accountant Duties)</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, prepaids, allocations)</li><li>Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation</li><li>Assist in month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely reporting</li><li>Support preparation of financial statements and internal management reports</li><li>Analyze variances and provide insights on financial performance</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance, Controls & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies</li><li>Assist with audit support (external and internal) including PBC schedules</li><li>Identify opportunities to enhance processes, improve efficiency, and reduce risk</li></ul><p>BENEFITS:</p><p>- Healthcare Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision</p><p>- Other Insurance: Life and Disability</p><p>- Ability to contribute to a 401k plan</p><p>- PTO</p>
<p>We are seeking a <strong>Part-Time Accountant</strong> for an immediate contract opportunity with a nonprofit organization in downtown Spokane. This role will focus on <strong>complex billing, invoicing, and timekeeping</strong>, along with day-to-day accounting support. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced working in environments with multiple funding sources or programs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage <strong>complex invoicing and billing</strong>, ensuring alignment with grant and funding requirements</li><li>Process <strong>accounts payable</strong>, including coding and reviewing invoices for accuracy</li><li>Review and reconcile <strong>employee timekeeping</strong> across programs, ensuring proper cost allocation</li><li>Perform <strong>account reconciliations</strong> and maintain accurate financial records</li><li>Analyze financial data, identify variances, and investigate discrepancies</li><li>Support <strong>grant reporting and internal financial reporting</strong></li><li>Partner with internal teams to ensure expenses are accurately tracked across programs and funding sources</li></ul><p><br></p>