Staff Accountant
Robert Half · Kent, WA · Yesterday
On-siteAccountingTemporary
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations by handling payables, receivables, and other core transactional activities with accuracy and timeliness.
- Record financial activity through journal entries and maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
- Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and records are complete.
- Perform reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, banks, credit cards, and payment platforms, researching and resolving variances as needed.
- Prepare financial reports and assist with reviewing balance sheets, income statements, and other key accounting schedules.
- Support payroll processing and help ensure compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements.
- Assist with sales tax reporting, corporate tax-related support, and compliance documentation.
- Partner with operations teams on inventory accounting, including cost of goods sold analysis, aging reviews, and reserve tracking.
- Help improve accounting workflows, strengthen internal controls, and support effective use of NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Experience in general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Working knowledge of sales tax compliance and related reporting responsibilities.
- Familiarity with payroll processing and associated accounting entries is preferred.
- Exposure to inventory accounting, cost analysis, or operational finance is an advantage.
- Proficiency with NetSuite or a comparable ERP platform is strongly preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with accounting systems and financial data.
- Knowledge of journal entries, corporate tax support, and general accounting principles.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to support accurate accounting operations in a fast-paced environment.