Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

As one of the nation's premier private athletic clubs and a Seattle institution, The Washington Athletic Club (WAC) is not simply a place to work, but a place to belong. The WAC features extensive amenities, such as fitness centers, a stunning pool, three restaurants, a hotel, a spa, banquet halls, and more. Built in 1930, our beautifully maintained 21-story building in downtown Seattle has landmark status.

The WAC is seeking individuals who are dedicated to being the best and are willing to embrace the Club's five core values: Leadership, Excellence, Integrity, Service, and Sensitivity.

General Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant supports WAC's daily accounting operations, reconciliations, month-end activities, and financial recordkeeping. This is a hands-on accounting position requiring strong attention to detail, accuracy, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, comfortable researching discrepancies, and interested in understanding how accounting processes work and how they can be improved.

Position 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.

Pay Information

• $35.00-$40.00/hour DOE

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required. CPA is preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and accounting principles.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Accounting system experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Curious and willing to understand the "why" behind transactions and processes.
• Willing to learn new accounting systems, responsibilities, and processes.
• Able to identify discrepancies, ask questions, and research issues.
• Interested in process improvement and finding more accurate and efficient ways of working.
• Organized, dependable, and able to meet competing deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, pays close attention to detail, takes ownership of their work, has a high degree of curiosity, and is always looking for a more efficient solution.

Benefit Information

• Benefit package for full-time team members: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues at a rate of.0519 hours per hour worked to a maximum of 108 hours per year
• 9 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

The Washington Athletic Club