Accountant II

Talentify; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount Program

Direct-Hire Opportunity

Leadership Development

Collaborative Team Environment

Job summary

Accountant II role in Vancouver, WA with Aston Carter offers ownership of end-to-end payroll for ~200 staff, blended with core accounting duties and AP support. You will collaborate with HR on timecards, leaves, and changes, and contribute to month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and financial reporting.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years of accounting, strong ADP payroll experience, advanced Excel, ERP familiarity, and a detail-oriented approach to confidential information.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of accounting experience.
• Hands-on ADP payroll experience.
• Payroll processing for a large employee population (~200).
• Month-end close experience.
• GL reconciliations, accruals, and prepaids.
• AP experience including three-way matching and POs.
• Advanced Excel with Pivot Tables.
• Experience working with an ERP system.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle payroll processing through ADP.
• Balance payroll accounts, perform reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Partner with HR regarding timecards, leaves, garnishments, and changes.
• Support month-end close, journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and GL reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports and analyses for management.
• Process invoices and vendor payments; support AP operations.
• Perform three-way matching of POs, receipts, and invoices.
• Assist cost tracking, account analysis, and process improvements.
• Support ERP optimization and automation initiatives.

Skills

ADP payroll

Payroll processing

Month-end close

General ledger reconciliations

Accruals & prepaids

Accounts payable

Three-way matching

Advanced Excel (Pivot)

ERP experience

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Accountant II

Own Payroll. Expand Your Accounting Career. Grow Into Leadership.

We're seeking an experienced Accountant II to join a growing finance team in a highly visible role that combines payroll ownership, accounting responsibilities, and accounts payable support. This position offers direct exposure to finance leadership, broad accounting experience, and the opportunity to grow into future leadership opportunities.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Own end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population
• High visibility within the accounting and finance team
• Exposure to payroll, AP, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and system enhancements
• Collaborative team environment with growth potential
• Clear path toward increased responsibility and leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle payroll processing through ADP
• Balance payroll accounts, perform reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies
• Partner with HR regarding timecards, leave, garnishments, and employee changes
• Support month-end close, journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and GL reconciliations
• Prepare financial reports and analyses for management
• Process invoices and vendor payments while supporting AP operations
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices
• Assist with cost tracking, account analysis, and process improvements
• Support ERP optimization and automation initiatives

Required Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of accounting experience
• Hands-on ADP payroll experience
• Experience processing payroll for a large employee population of around 200 employees
• Month-end close experience
• General ledger reconciliations, accruals, and prepaids
• Accounts payable experience, including three-way matching and purchase orders
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables
• Experience working within an ERP system
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-state payroll experience (WA and OR)
• Microsoft Dynamics or similar ERP experience
• Inventory-related accounting or cost-tracking exposure
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP experience
• Leadership potential and interest in career growth

Ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys ownership, wants broad exposure across multiple accounting functions, and is looking for a long-term opportunity with growth potential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Vancouver, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off & Vacation
• Employee Discount Program
• Stable Direct-Hire Opportunity
• Growth and Leadership Development Opportunities
• Collaborative Team Environment

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vancouver,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.