Finance Coordinator

Are you a early-career professional looking to launch your career in Accounting or Finance? We're seeking ambitious, growth-motivated individuals eager to develop their skills and build a successful career.

Job Description

The Finance/Accounting Coordinator prepares accurate monthly financial reports, supports daily banking and accounts payable activities, and maintains organized financial records for assigned client accounts. This role works closely with internal departments and external vendors, uses tools such as Sage Intacct and Excel, and contributes to a collaborative finance team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The position offers structured training, strong benefits, and clear opportunities for long-term growth in accounting and finance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports for assigned client accounts by gathering and consolidating information from multiple internal departments.

• Complete bank reconciliations and account reconciliations to ensure accurate and up-to-date financial records.

• Perform daily banking and funding activities, including monitoring transactions and supporting cash management processes.

• Support accounts payable functions by reviewing, processing, and tracking payments in a timely and accurate manner.

• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation while consistently meeting time-sensitive deadlines.

• Manage finance-related emails, respond to inquiries, and communicate with vendors as needed to resolve issues and clarify information.

• Learn and use Sage Intacct, Excel, and internal financial systems to record, track, and report financial data.

• Assist with accounts receivable activities and journal entries as needed to support the broader finance function.

• Participate in shared finance-team responsibilities, including cross-coverage and routine department tasks.

• Contribute to special projects within the finance team, supporting process improvements and new initiatives.

• Apply strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and improve accuracy.

• Prioritize tasks effectively in a high-paced, deadline-sensitive environment while maintaining a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.

Essential Skills

• Basic experience or education involving accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, billing, banking, or other numbers-based work.

• Basic Excel proficiency, including using formulas, sorting, and organizing data.

• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and a consistent commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a high-paced, deadline-sensitive environment.

• Strong written communication skills and the ability to collaborate well in a team setting.

• Willingness to learn new accounting processes and systems, including internal financial tools.

• Comfort working with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entries.

• Basic math skills for handling numerical and financial data.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Accounting coursework, a bookkeeping certificate, or related experience preferred but not required.

• Experience with Sage Intacct is helpful but not required.

• Administrative experience, including at least 2 years in administrative or related support roles, is beneficial.

• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and banking activities is an advantage.

• A growth mindset and openness to continuous learning and professional development.

• Experience working with financial emails, vendor communication, and invoice reconciliation is a plus.

Work Environment

The role follows a standard schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a 4:00 p.m. release on Fridays, supporting a healthy work-life balance. The position is based in downtown Spokane, Washington, in a fully on-site environment that encourages collaboration and team interaction. The organization is unionized, and employees are eligible for union benefits. Team members receive comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage, enjoy 10 paid holidays, and benefit from a family-oriented culture that values long-term careers and promotion opportunities within accounting and finance. The workplace offers free food and snacks, and the finance team uses tools such as Excel, Sage Intacct, and proprietary internal systems to manage financial operations in a professional, fast-paced office setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spokane, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Spokane,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.