Staff Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to support a nonprofit organization in Everett, Washington through a Long-term Contract assignment. This position works closely with program leadership, finance partners, and operational teams to provide dependable financial oversight, reporting, and administrative support for behavioral health services.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities for assigned programs, helping maintain accurate financial records and steady workflow coverage across the finance function.
• Prepare journal entries, maintain general ledger activity, and support month-end processes to ensure timely and reliable monthly financial reporting.
• Track program and contract budgets, compare actual spending to approved funding, and investigate variances that may affect financial performance or compliance.
• Reconcile financial data related to contracts and program operations, confirming that transactions are recorded correctly and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Work with program leaders, supervisors, and finance staff to provide budget updates, respond to questions, and support sound financial decision-making.
• Assist with payroll-related coordination and other administrative finance tasks connected to program operations.
• Help ensure adherence to grant and contract requirements, internal controls, generally accepted accounting principles, and applicable government funding guidelines.
• Identify potential financial or compliance issues early and communicate findings to finance and program leadership for resolution.

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience in a staff accountant, program accountant, or similar finance role.
• Hands-on experience preparing journal entries, maintaining general ledger records, and producing monthly financial statements.
• Working knowledge of government contracts, invoicing practices, and compliance expectations tied to funded programs.
• Ability to interpret budgets, monitor spending activity, and reconcile financial information with accuracy and consistency.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams and communicating effectively with both finance and operational stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and standard reporting practices.
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and contribute effectively in an established environment from the start.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.