Staff Accountant - Entry

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Entry Staff Accountant to support key accounting activities for a long-term contract opportunity in Bellevue, Washington. This position will focus on strengthening reconciliation processes, reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment while using QuickBooks Online and advanced Excel functions.

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed reconciliations across general ledger accounts to resolve open items and improve accuracy in financial reporting.

• Review and address overdue accounts receivable balances, researching discrepancies and helping bring records up to date.

• Prepare and post journal entries to support routine accounting activity and month-end close tasks.

• Complete bank, cash, and credit card reconciliations while investigating variances and ensuring timely resolution.

• Maintain organized accounting documentation and support the integrity of financial data within QuickBooks Online.

• Use Excel tools such as PivotTables and VLOOKUP to analyze transactions, track outstanding issues, and summarize findings for the accounting team.

• Hands-on experience in staff accounting or a similar accounting support role.
• Strong background in account reconciliation, including general ledger, bank, cash, and credit card accounts.
• Experience preparing journal entries and supporting month-end accounting processes.
• Working knowledge of accounts receivable and the ability to identify and resolve aged balances.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a flexible environment.