Senior Accounting Assistant- Northrim Building

Northrim Bank•Anchorage, AK

15h•Onsite

About The Position

At Northrim Bank, our vision is to be Alaska’s premier bank and employer of choice. We are looking for professional and knowledgeable employees who take pride in their work. We believe in providing value for our customers and communities. Are you the kind of person who finds satisfaction in a perfectly balanced ledger? Do you enjoy solving accounting puzzles, keeping things organized, and making sure the financial engine runs smoothly behind the scenes? If so, we’d love to meet you! We’re looking for a Senior Accounting Assistant who’s detail-driven, dependable, and ready to play a key role in our accounting operations. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, collaboration, and taking ownership of essential financial processes.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Equivalent education and/or experience will be considered
Military education or experience is welcome and valued
At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable or bookkeeping
Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and systems
Clear, professional communication skills with vendors, customers, and teammates
Ability to apply and follow compliance requirements
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
Comfortable managing multiple priorities and adapting as needed
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Strong keyboarding abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Comfortable using standard office equipment

Responsibilities

Review and process accounts payable invoices and employee expense reports, ensuring proper approvals before payment
Set up vendors in the AP system and collect required tax documentation (hello, W-9s!)
Determine and apply proper expense allocations, including prepaid expenses and cost centers
Balance intercompany accounts and prepare invoices for affiliate companies
Reconcile critical general ledger accounts daily (by 10:00 AM—you’ve got this!)
Process invoices, print checks, and generate ACH payment files
Monitor vendor files to ensure 1099 compliance and accurate tax reporting
Process daily CDARS entries, reconcile weekly settlements, and manage monthly reporting
Prepare monthly invoices and maintain accounts receivable
Perform daily reconciliations for correspondent banks, deposits, and wires in process
Process corporate VISA card transactions and ensure accurate GL coding
Handle backup withholding payments twice weekly in compliance with tax regulations
Complete required compliance training (online, written, and in-person)
Jump in to help with other duties as needed, we’re a team!