Accounting Specialist

Talentify; SeaTac (WA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Center is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Temporary Accounting Specialist to join our team in a hybrid role serving Seattle and SeaTac, WA. The position supports daily accounting operations including accounts payable, cash receipts, invoicing, reconciliations, and month-end activities.

The role is temporary, full-time for approximately six months with a schedule of Monday through Friday. Wage range is $30–$34 per hour, and the work arrangement includes 3 days onsite and 2 days

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or 3 years of accounting experience.
• Ability to handle confidential information with accuracy under deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong written/verbal communication.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: process invoices, coding and routing for approval; support weekly payments and reimbursements; maintain organized records.
• Cash Receipts & Invoicing: process payments, deposit cash, prepare invoices and reconcile remittance information.
• General Accounting & Support: prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, maintain documentation, suggest process improvements and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Customer service

Independent worker

Detail orientation

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Job description

Northwest Center is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Temporary Accounting Specialistu00A0to join our team.

Our Accounting Specialist supports daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, cash receipts, invoicing, account reconciliations, and month-end activities. This position helps maintain accurate financial records, supports internal controls, and identifies opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.

Location: Hybrid; Seattle and SeaTac, WA (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Position Type: Temporary, Full-Time (approximately 6 months)

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Wage Range: $30 - $34 per hour

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

Accounts Payable

• Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice review, coding, and routing for approval.
• Support weekly payment processing, employee reimbursements, and credit card administration.
• Monitor accounts payable communications and maintain organized financial records and documentation.

Cash Receipts & Invoicing

• Process customer payments, deposits, and daily cash receipts accurately.
• Prepare customer invoices and supporting documentation for review and distribution.
• Monitor daily banking activity and reconcile remittance information from various sources.
• Maintain organized electronic records related to cash management and customer invoicing.

General Accounting & Support

• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end accounting activities.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and research discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Maintain and update accounting procedures and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy on all assigned projects.

Needed Experience & Requirements:

• Associate degree in Accounting or three (3) years of accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information while maintaining professionalism and accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Northwest Center is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us [e-mail]. u00A0 u00A0u00A0

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We believe that curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and improving decision-making, planning, resource allocation, and how we treat others. Our goal is to create and implement more equitable practices, policies, and culture. To be equitable means to value and respect individuals from all cultural backgrounds, genders, races, identities, and abilities. Northwest Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteransu2019 status.