Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Seattle, WA
Salary Range: $85,000 – $95,000 DOE

Our client, a respected and growing organization in the Seattle area, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their finance team. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of full-cycle payroll, accounts payable, and grant accounting while contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and communication are essential.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Play a key role in managing payroll, accounts payable, and grant accounting for a large workforce

• Gain experience working on meaningful financial projects that support operational success

• Collaborate with a supportive finance team and other departments to ensure accuracy and compliance

• Opportunity for professional growth and exposure to complex accounting processes

Responsibilities for the Senior Accountant Role :

• Process full-cycle payroll for 100+ employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations

• Review and reconcile timecards to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies

• Provide payroll support and guidance to employees, addressing inquiries promptly and professionally

• Manage accounts payable functions, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and expense reporting

• Perform grant preparation, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting

• Conduct account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data

This role provides broad exposure to payroll, AP, and grant accounting while offering opportunities to contribute to process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications for the Senior Accountant

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Strong accounting experience with a focus on payroll and accounts payable

• Proficiency with payroll software and accounting systems (ADP, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar)

• Experience with grant accounting and financial reconciliations

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to communicate effectively across teams

This is a full-time position based in Seattle, offering a professional, collaborative environment and opportunities to make a measurable impact on the organization’s financial operations.

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