Staff Accountant (Hybrid)

Clark Nuber PS•Bellevue, WA

11d•$34 - $51•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports the firm’s internal accounting operations and partners closely with the Assistant Controller and accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. The role spans account reconciliations, journal entries, fixed assets, payroll support, tax filings, and accounts payable oversight. It was created to strengthen the accounting function and provide additional support across key processes. Success requires ownership, collaboration, flexibility, and a solutions-oriented approach. The position requires at least three days in the office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger accounting and payroll processing.
Ability to pass a background check, including a credit check.
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Working knowledge of payroll processing and applicable federal and state wage and deduction requirements.
Ability to accurately process payroll and perform account balancing, reconciliation, and reporting activities.
Proficiency with accounting and business software applications, including Microsoft Suite.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a professional services environment.
Experience with Workday.

Responsibilities

Support monthly and annual financial statement preparation through data analysis, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and journal entries, including accruals.
Record and reconcile bank transactions, investigate discrepancies, and prepare adjusting journal entries as needed.
Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual state and local tax returns.
Maintain general ledger accuracy and integrity through timely reconciliations and proper accrual accounting.
Provide backup support for payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions as needed.
Maintain fixed asset records in accordance with GAAP and applicable federal and state regulations, including capitalization, depreciation, and annual inventory activities.
Review disbursements for accuracy, internal-control compliance, and adherence to firm accounting policies and procedures.
Participate in special projects, system enhancements, process improvement initiatives, and technology implementations.
Partner with internal stakeholders to provide guidance on accounting processes and procedures.
Establish annual goals aligned with departmental and firm objectives.
Meet regularly with the Controller to review priorities, progress, and development opportunities.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Fully paid employee medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance; dependent coverage is subsidized.
Benefits begin on the first day of employment.
10 paid holidays.
Up to 5 weeks of flexible time off annually.
Sabbatical program for tenured employees.
Paid parental leave.
Coverage of licensing, certifications, tuition, and association fees.
401(k) matching.
Annual profit-sharing.
Special performance bonuses and on-the-spot recognition rewards.
CPA exam support, including financial assistance for study materials, completion bonuses, and additional time off.