Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
We are seeking a Staff Accountant for a direct hire opportunity with a manufacturing company in Kent, WA. This is an excellent role for an accounting professional who enjoys hands-on work across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
The Staff Accountant will report directly to the Controller and play an important role in supporting accurate financial records, timely reporting, and smooth day-to-day accounting operations. This position is ideal for someone who values a stable onsite work environment, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to contribute across multiple areas of the accounting function.
This role offers the chance to build strong manufacturing accounting experience while working closely with accounting leadership in a team-oriented environment. Candidates who are organized, detail-focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities will be well positioned for success.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage Accounts Receivable functions, including invoicing, payment application, account research, and collections support.
- Manage Accounts Payable functions, including invoice processing, coding, documentation, and payment support.
- Prepare and post General Ledger journal entries and maintain accurate supporting records.
- Perform bank, balance sheet, and General Ledger reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end close activities, account research, discrepancy resolution, and financial reporting.
- Support the Controller with accounting projects, analysis, and other duties as assigned.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $75,000 to $85,000 per year.
- Job type: Direct hire.
- Work location: 100% onsite in Kent, WA.
- Manage day-to-day accounting functions across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and reconciliations.
- Support month-end close activities, journal entries, and financial reporting.
- Research and resolve account discrepancies while maintaining accurate accounting documentation.
- Partner with the Controller on accounting projects, reporting, and analysis.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3+ years of hands-on accounting experience.
- Experience with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger accounting, and reconciliations.
- Working knowledge of month-end close processes and general accounting principles.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience working with accounting and/or ERP systems.
- Strong accuracy, organization, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Must be able to work 100% onsite in Kent, WA.
Preferred Qualifications
- Manufacturing accounting experience.
- Experience supporting a Controller or accounting leadership team.
- Prior experience in a fast-paced accounting environment with multiple deadlines.
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