Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a nonprofit organization in Woodinville, Washington on a Long-term Contract basis. In this role, you will help maintain accurate financial records, support daily accounting operations, and contribute to a smooth month-end close process while partnering closely with finance leadership. This opportunity is well suited for an accounting candidate with strong attention to detail who can manage competing priorities, work independently, and add value in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage invoice processing, payment preparation, and supporting accounts payable activities to help ensure timely and accurate vendor disbursements.
• Maintain organized vendor files and accounting documentation while partnering with internal stakeholders to apply correct expense coding.
• Prepare cash and check deposits, gather transaction data from donor and payment systems, and record activity in QuickBooks Online.
• Reconcile deposits and bank activity to confirm completeness and accuracy of recorded financial transactions.
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations and post recurring journal entries such as prepaid expenses and fee accruals.
• Assist with month-end schedules, balance sheet support, and other close-related documentation required by the finance team.
• Contribute to audit readiness, account reconciliation projects, and efforts to strengthen accounting workflows and process documentation.
• Provide cross-functional and administrative support as needed, including taking initiative to resolve issues and progress work with limited direction.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in bookkeeping or staff accounting roles.
• Hands-on experience using QuickBooks Online in an accounting environment with strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to use Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs effectively.
• Ability to work across multiple systems and handle high volumes of financial information with accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills, close attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities in a collaborative setting.
• Nonprofit accounting experience, including exposure to restricted funds or grant-related accounting, is preferred.

Compensation

$27.00-$35.00 Hourly

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