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Seattle Northwest Yachts

Staff Accountant

Job Description

Overview The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining financial data, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely monthly closing. This role supports the Accounting team by coordinating financial transactions, maintaining balance sheet schedules, and providing ad-hoc reports to our brokers, clients, and internal departments. The position plays a key role in ensuring smooth monthly closing, accurate financial reconciliation and reporting, and proper disbursement of funds.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare month-end closing journal entries and ensure accurate posting to the general ledger Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including accruals, prepaids, and reversals across multiple entities Maintain and reconcile approximately 25 balance sheet accounts for 2-5 companies Maintain and reconcile intercompany balances Complete monthly bank and credit card reconciliations Post cash receipts and transactions to the general ledger Reconcile trust accounts and ensure compliance with internal controls and policies
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
Maintain organized and accurate financial records Support internal audits and reporting requests Ensure compliance with company policies & procedures, and financial controls Perform additional duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED
5+ years of experience in balance sheet accounting and financial reporting Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel Strong organizational and time management skills Effective communication skills with both internal teams and external partners Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion
PREFERRED
Accounting experience in marine, yacht brokerage, or high-value asset sales environments Familiarity with DockMaster or similar CRM/ERP accounting systems Understanding of multi-entity and intercompany accounting Experience with trust accounting or escrow-type transactions
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods Ability to climb stairs Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Primarily office-based environment May involve interaction with brokers, clients, and internal departments Requires a high level of focus and attention to detail in a fast-paced setting
WORKING HOURS & BENEFITS
Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm - Additional work hours may be needed during month-end close
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Care, 401(k), Paid Time Off & Sick Leave Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health Insurance

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An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$81,117 / year median in Washington

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