Accounting Manager

Columbia Bank; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick days, holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Columbia Bank in Lakewood, WA is seeking an experienced accounting leader to oversee the accounts payable cycle and reimbursement processes while guiding a dispersed accounting team to drive efficiency and engagement.

You will ensure accurate monthly financial reporting, maintain internal controls, and collaborate across departments on broader projects and system improvements. Onsite role with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of senior accounting/finance experience or equivalent education/experience.
• 2-4 years in a supervisory role.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP, SEC, Sarbanes-Oxley and banking regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to manage complex projects and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full cycle of accounts payable and reimbursement processes.
• Lead a dispersed accounting team and drive efficiency and engagement.
• Ensure accurate monthly financial and management reporting.
• Maintain internal controls and policy adherence for GL integrity.
• Collaborate with other departments on expansive projects and system changes.

Skills

Senior accounting

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Excel

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About The Role

Oversee the full cycle of accounts payable operations and associate reimbursement processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payment execution. Manage a dispersed accounting team, driving operational effectiveness, employee engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Assists in developing and maintaining policies, procedures and an environment with appropriate internal operating controls to support integrity of the general ledger and related reporting.
• Responsible for providing accurate and timely monthly financial and management reporting.
• Administer accounting support for planning acquisitions, expansions, systems conversions and partnering with other departments on broader scope projects.
• Lead staff for successful completion of department tasks, goals and objectives. Supervise a unit or multiple units and provide guidance, direct work flows and volumes. May serve as project lead as directed.
• Manages the work efforts of supervisors/individual contributor. Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals and pay reviews. Makes decisions based on area objectives as well as company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.
• Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.
• May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.
• Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words.
• Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
• Embraces our vision to become "Business Bank of Choice"
• May perform other duties as assigned.

About You

• 5-7 years of senior level accounting/finance related experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience required
• 2-4 years of experience in a supervisory role required
• Advanced knowledge of financial institution policies, procedures, internal controls, general ledger and related financial systems and operations.
• Ability to manage complex projects, and assignments concurrently.
• Possess verbal and written communication skills across multiple and varying audiences, ability to train, support and mentor staff.
• Strong knowledge and application of US GAAP, SEC, Sarbanes-Oxley, and the general banking regulatory environment.
• Intermediate analytical and financial interpretive skills, including use of Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, with strong skills in conflict resolution, performance management, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Proficient using the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Occasional travel may be required

The pay range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000.

The pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

Primary Location

Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s).

5210 74th Street W Lakewood WA 98499

Our Benefits

We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits.

We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Our Commitment To Diversity

Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: [e-mail].

To Staffing And Recruiting Agencies

Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Columbia Bank. Columbia Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Columbia Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Columbia Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.