Staff Accountant
About The Position
Lakeside Industries, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned asphalt paving and construction materials company headquartered in Issaquah, Washington. The Staff Accountant supports accurate and timely accounting operations by preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, maintaining fixed asset records, assisting with tax and licensing compliance, and providing accounting support during audits and peak reporting periods. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound accounting judgment, and coordination with internal departments to gather documentation and resolve discrepancies. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent coursework in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; alternatively, equivalent work experience.
- CPA license or actively pursuing a CPA license.
- Proficiency with Microsoft suite of products.
- Ability to prepare accurate workpapers, maintain organized records, and meet recurring deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Ability to handle confidential financial information appropriately.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and basic financial recordkeeping.
- Two to three years of progressive accounting experience.
- Experience in construction, transportation, equipment-intensive operations, or a multi-division environment.
- Vista by Viewpoint knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Review divisional fuel accounting transactions and reconcile fuel-related accounts to the general ledger.
- Prepare recurring, routine, and adjusting journal entries in accordance with company procedures.
- Prepare simple inventory summaries and reconciliations, identifying and researching variances as needed.
- Prepare or support assigned account reconciliations, including imprest bank reconciliations and employee receivable reconciliations.
- Maintain clear supporting documentation for journal entries, account reconciliations, and other accounting activity.
- Support fixed asset accounting, including asset additions, disposals, depreciation posting, and maintenance of asset records.
- Partner with the equipment department to maintain accurate fixed asset records in the accounting system.
- Review asset documentation for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate accounting treatment.
- Assist with the annual internal audit of company equipment in preparation for personal property tax affidavit filings.
- Prepare and file personal property tax affidavits and maintain supporting documentation.
- Track, review, and process personal property tax invoices for payment.
- Support Washington B&O tax returns and city B&O tax filings by gathering documentation and completing required paperwork.
- Pull quarterly invoices and supporting documentation for tax returns prepared by management.
- Prepare monthly Oregon mileage reports using division-submitted reporting.
- Update reseller permits and assist with related documentation.
- Coordinate annual city license renewals, city master license renewals, weighmaster license renewals, and annual report filings.
- Assist with association dues and related quarterly or annual compliance items.
Benefits
- Medical coverage with prescription coverage
- HSA/FSA
- Dental coverage
- Vision reimbursement program
- Life and AD&D insurance
- LTD
- 401(k) with employer matching and discretionary Company Profit Sharing contributions
- 128 accrued hours of PTO
- Extended illness time accrued at five days per year, up to a maximum of 200 hours
- EAP
- Wellness program
- Eight paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
