Senior Accountant in Vancouver, Washington - #70921 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 70921

Senior Accountant
Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Senior Accountant who excels at balancing day-to-day accounting operations with big-picture financial stewardship. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, cross-functional communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex fiscal structures with accuracy and calm professionalism. This role supports strategic financial decisions while ensuring impeccable compliance, documentation, and operational efficiency.

This role is onsite in Vancouver, Washington.

Senior Accountant Responsibilities

• Oversee, review, and approve core accounting processes including AP, AR, journal entries, cash receipts, and monthly reconciliations.
• Support payroll functions bi-monthly, including payroll review, PERS analysis, and coordination with HR.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including financial statements for multiple entities and compliance filings (W-2s, 1099s, excise tax).
• Manage credit card, tax, and cash reconciliation workflows to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Provide budgeting support, financial analysis, and oversight of grant, contract, and inter-entity billing processes.

Senior Accountant Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting expertise, including AP/AR management, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience handling complex organizational structures, including grants, special districts, or contractual billing.
• Proven ability to analyze, validate, and reconcile financial data with precision and professional judgment.
• Proficiency with accounting software systems (e.g., GP), payroll platforms (e.g., ADP), and tax/reporting portals.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-department collaboration skills.

Compensation: (DOE)

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