Senior Accountant III

Desautel Hege Inc•Spokane, WA

7d•$83,000 - $103,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant III plays an important role in the day-to-day financial operations of DH. This is a senior-level individual contributor position for someone with a strong accounting foundation, several years of hands-on experience and the ability to independently manage complex accounting work. You will work across general accounting functions including general ledger, banking, client billing, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, financial reporting and month-end close. You will also partner with teams across the agency on budgets, forecasting and financial questions while helping maintain strong accounting practices, internal controls and accurate financial records. This role is a good fit for someone who knows accounting well and enjoys digging into the details. You’re comfortable identifying and resolving discrepancies, working through complex financial information and taking ownership of your work with limited oversight. You can also explain financial information clearly to people who may not have an accounting background and are willing to share your knowledge and support others on the team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and relevant experience
At least 5 years of accounting or finance experience, including at least 2 years at the senior accountant level or in a role with comparable responsibilities
Strong working knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting and internal controls
Experience with month-end close and maintaining accurate, audit-ready financial records
Experience managing client billing from contract through invoice, ideally in an agency or professional services setting
Working knowledge of sales tax compliance, including determining what is taxable and preparing returns
Ability to independently identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and recognize when an issue needs to be escalated
Strong Excel skills and comfort working in accounting and financial systems
Strong analytical, math and problem-solving skills with careful attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while consistently producing accurate work
Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to colleagues across the agency
Sound judgment and discretion when working with confidential financial information
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion principles and the ability to contribute to an inclusive and equitable workplace

Nice To Haves

Experience with Washington’s sales tax on advertising services (ESSB 5814), reseller permits and media pass-through billing
Experience with compliance reporting and supporting external audits
Payroll knowledge and hands-on payroll processing experience
Familiarity with Paylocity, Advantage or similar systems
Background in project-based or professional services accounting
Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting and job-level profitability
Experience improving accounting processes or internal controls

Responsibilities

Manage core accounting functions including general ledger maintenance, banking, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations and month-end close
Prepare financial reports including income statements, balance sheets, job-level profitability reports and other operational reporting
Manage the monthly client billing cycle, partnering with account teams to deliver accurate and timely invoices
Review billing against client contracts and budgets, resolving questions and discrepancies with account teams and clients
Apply Washington sales tax on advertising services (ESSB 5814) accurately across client jobs and invoices
Stay current on sales tax guidance and help teams understand how it applies to their work
Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on past-due balances with account teams and clients
Work with account and project teams to monitor budgets and job expenses, troubleshoot issues and provide financial guidance
Maintain accurate, organized and audit-ready financial records and support external audits as needed
Contribute to budgeting and forecasting through financial reporting, analysis and ongoing project tracking
Assist with state and local tax filings, payroll-related reporting and other compliance needs
Maintain internal accounting policies, procedures and controls and stay current on relevant accounting standards and requirements
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems and workflows
Partner with HR and operations on payroll, benefits and related financial processes
Provide guidance and support to other accounting team members, including onboarding and sharing knowledge and best practices
Help account and project teams understand financial information and job-level financial health
Participate in ongoing professional learning, agency trainings and cross-team collaboration
Apply social change marketing values and an anti-racism lens to financial practices and agency work