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Sr. Accountant
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Robert Half Careers
Seattle, WA (In Person)
$78,500 Salary, Full-Time
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Job DescriptionJob Description We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to support accurate, compliant financial operations for a mission-driven organization in Seattle, Washington. This role oversees core accounting activities, strengthens reporting quality, and helps ensure financial records align with nonprofit and grant-related standards. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to supporting internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Manage month-end accounting activities, including journal entry preparation, account analysis, and timely close of the general ledger.
- Prepare and review reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and key income statement activity to maintain reliable financial reporting.
- Support consolidated reporting by reconciling intercompany balances and confirming that statements reflect only external-facing financial activity.
- Assist with annual financial audits, tax reporting requirements such as Form 990, and reviews conducted by government agencies or funding sources.
- Apply nonprofit fund accounting principles in day-to-day work, including treatment of restricted funds, net asset activity, and related compliance obligations.
- Oversee credit card and employee expense processes, ensuring submissions, coding, and reimbursements are handled accurately and on schedule.
- Evaluate financial and operational data, identify unusual trends or discrepancies, and present findings through clear written summaries and reporting visuals.
- Serve as an accounting resource to program teams and finance support staff by offering guidance on policies, procedures, and financial best practices.
- Help maintain compliance with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements, including standards tied to grants and Uniform Guidance.
- Build effective working relationships across departments and represent the finance function professionally with internal and external partners.
Benefits:
M/D/V Life and Disability insurance 401k with match 3 weeks PTO 13 paid holidays- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Proven experience in senior-level accounting work, including general ledger management, journal entries, and month-end close.
- Strong background in account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and financial statement support.
- Experience with nonprofit accounting, including fund accounting and grant-related compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with audit preparation and supporting external auditors or agency reviewers.
- Proficiency with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system, along with strong spreadsheet and reporting skills.
- Ability to analyze complex financial information, investigate variances, and communicate findings clearly.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a service-oriented approach to cross-functional collaboration.