Staff Accountant
About The Position
The Staff Accountant supports the Washington Athletic Club’s daily accounting operations, reconciliations, month-end activities, and financial recordkeeping. This hands-on position calls for strong attention to detail, accuracy, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. The ideal candidate is dependable and organized, comfortable researching discrepancies, and interested in understanding and improving accounting processes. The Washington Athletic Club is a private athletic club and Seattle institution with a 21-story downtown Seattle building featuring fitness centers, a pool, restaurants, a hotel, a spa, and banquet halls. The Club’s core values are Leadership, Excellence, Integrity, Service, and Sensitivity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and accounting principles.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Curiosity and willingness to understand the reasons behind transactions and processes.
- Willingness to learn new accounting systems, responsibilities, and processes.
- Ability to identify discrepancies, ask questions, and research issues.
- Interest in process improvement and finding more accurate and efficient ways of working.
- Organized and dependable, with the ability to meet competing deadlines.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Eagerness to learn, take ownership of work, and seek efficient solutions.
Nice To Haves
- CPA certification.
- Accounting system experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post daily sales activity.
- Reconcile credit card activity, member and house accounts, and other assigned accounts.
- Post AR payments, credit card fees, deposits, Fintech invoices, Interclub billing, and other recurring transactions.
- Support the monthly member statement process, including data preparation, uploads, proof review, and distribution.
- Prepare journal entries and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Assist with annual 1099 preparation and assigned business, property tax, and license filings.
- Maintain accurate and organized supporting documentation.
- Research discrepancies and follow through on outstanding items.
- Provide backup support for other accounting functions as needed.
- Help document accounting procedures and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and internal processes.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Paid time off accruing at 0.0519 hours per hour worked, up to 108 hours per year
- Nine paid holidays per year
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- ORCA Passport Program
- Pet insurance available
- Free daily meal (soup/salad bar)
- Discount on spa services and products
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
