Accounting Assistant: Growth Path to Project Accountant

Absher Construction; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical premiums

Generous PTO policy

401(k) and ESOP retirement benefits

Total rewards package

Job summary

Absher Construction, a long-established Pacific Northwest general contractor and employee-owned company in Puyallup, is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support payroll, AP, reconciliations, and compliance tasks. This role offers a path toward a Project Accountant role as you grow your accounting expertise.

You’ll learn our systems, maintain precise records, and collaborate with multiple teams while delivering accurate financial documentation and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounts payable, data entry, administrative accounting, or related experience.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort learning new technology.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate work.
• Ability to stay organized and manage recurring deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while communicating questions or issues proactively.
• Flexible, team-oriented approach and willingness to help where needed.
• Interest in learning and growing within the Accounting field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing, processing, and preparing vendor and credit card invoices for payment.
• Reconcile vendor and credit card statements and assist with other account reconciliations.
• Research invoice discrepancies, missing documentation, and vendor payment questions.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reporting through Washington State L&I and LCPtracker.
• Maintain prevailing wage rates and related payroll and compliance information.
• Help collect and maintain vendor and subcontractor compliance documentation.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic accounting and compliance records.
• Support Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Project Accounting with day-to-day needs and special projects.
• Assist with department administrative responsibilities as needed.
• Take on additional accounting responsibilities as your knowledge and experience grow.

Skills

Accounts payable

Data entry

Administrative accounting

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Viewpoint/Vista

LCPtracker

WA L&I systems

Job description

Absher Construction, a long-established Pacific Northwest general contractor and employee-owned company in Puyallup, is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support payroll, AP, reconciliations, and compliance tasks. This role offers a path toward a Project Accountant role as you grow your accounting expertise.

You’ll learn our systems, maintain precise records, and collaborate with multiple teams while delivering accurate financial documentation and timely reporting.