Bookkeeper / Administrative Assistant- Yakima,WA

Bookkeeper / Administrative Assistant•Yakima,WA Yakima, WA Job Details Full-time $25•$27 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Associate's degree in accounting Employee onboarding Financial close processing Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Financial transaction processing Associate's degree in Business Administration Data reporting General ledger maintenance Executive administrative support Mid-level Task prioritization Calendar management Organizational skills Business Administration Onboarding process management Business Associate's degree Accounting Communication skills

Full Job Description Location:

Yakima, WA Company:

Yakima Waste — A Waste Connections Company Yakima Waste is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Bookkeeper Admin to join our team in Yakima, WA. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting others, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and takes pride in accuracy and organization. If you're looking to grow your career with a stable, supportive company, we'd love to meet you.

Schedule & Compensation Schedule:

Monday-Thursday:

8:00 AM•5:00

PM Friday:

7:30 AM•4:30

PM Starting Pay:

$25.00•27.00 per hour, DOE Duties & Responsibilities Administrative & Customer Support Create and distribute the monthly Customer Service calendar Serve as the primary administrative assistant to the manager, providing ongoing support Assist the District Manager with drafting and updating agreements and communications Assist employees with general needs and questions related to payroll, HR, and internal processes Support management with special projects, reporting, and general office needs Assist with onboarding paperwork and HR administrative tasks Bookkeeping & Financial Tasks Generate reports to post daily customer account payments Process pending payments on stopped accounts and work with customers to reallocate funds Update and maintain the district cash log with a high level of accuracy Post charge batches submitted by customer service representatives Maintain accurate general ledger entries and assist with month‑end close Manage customer account refund requests Run reports to follow up on payments, ensuring timely receipt from high‑balance accounts Compliance & Reporting Produce monthly past‑due letter reports to ensure compliance with UTC requirements Generate and distribute past‑due account reports for customer service representatives to complete live calls Distribute suspension reports to customer service representatives Send bi‑monthly email and phone outreach campaigns and document account activity Qualifications 2+ years of administrative experience, preferably supporting managers or executives Associate degree or relevant experience in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel); PowerPoint a plus Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment Professionalism, discretion, and strong judgment when handling sensitive information Ability to analyze and solve problems, gather data, compile information, and prepare reports Strong time‑management abilities and reliability What Yakima Waste Offers Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay 401(k) Program Stable, year‑round full‑time work To be considered for any of our current openings you must complete an application at www.wasteconnections.com . Application information and additional instructions can be found once you select your position of interest.

We offer excellent benefits including:

medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term & short-term disability, life insurance, 401K retirement and unlimited opportunities to "Connect with Your Future". A link to our benefits overview can be found here: https://careers.wasteconnections.com/us/en/benefits Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. WA stat wage range $25.00-27.00/HR.