Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
We are seeking a Senior Accountant for a full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity in Bellevue, WA with an organization in the residential and commercial construction industry. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys detailed financial analysis, accurate reporting, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
The Senior Accountant will play a key role in maintaining reliable financial records, supporting month-end and year-end close, analyzing variances, and strengthening accounting procedures. This is a strong opportunity to join a professional, team-oriented environment where accuracy, accountability, and proactive problem-solving are valued.
Candidates who thrive here are detail-focused, organized, and comfortable taking ownership of complex accounting tasks while working with supportive leadership and collaborative business partners. This role offers meaningful responsibility, visibility into financial operations, and the opportunity to contribute to process improvements that support long-term business success.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, accounting reports, and supporting records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Maintain general ledger accounts, perform account reconciliations, and support month-end and year-end close activities.
- Research discrepancies, investigate unusual account activity, and document findings to support accurate financial reporting.
- Review financial transactions for proper account classification and adherence to accounting procedures.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial trend reporting to support management decisions.
- Support audit requests, internal controls, tax-related documentation, and ongoing accounting process improvements.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $99,281 to $128,544 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Employment type: Full-time, temp-to-hire.
- Location: Bellevue, Washington.
- Prepare financial statements, reports, reconciliations, and accounting records.
- Manage general ledger activity and support month-end and year-end close.
- Analyze expenses, revenues, variances, and financial trends.
- Support audits, compliance documentation, and accounting process improvements.
- 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a Senior Accountant or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and core accounting principles.
- Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and close processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting or financial reporting software.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve complex accounting issues.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, time management, and documentation skills.
- Clear communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing business priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA license preferred.
- Experience in construction accounting or a residential, commercial, or office construction environment preferred.
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, and internal control processes preferred.
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