Accounting Technician I

CFS; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Federal Way, WA is seeking an Accounting Technician I to gain hands-on accounts payable experience within a finance and accounting operations team. This onsite role focuses on processing AP transactions, maintaining records, and supporting compliance activities, with room to grow through audits and vendor management.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, about a year of bookkeeping or accounting experience, and proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; accounting or bookkeeping coursework preferred.
• One year of bookkeeping or accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately process financial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions and weekly payment runs.
• Maintain purchase orders, accounts payable records, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with compliance activities related to claims payments, prevailing wage requirements, and retainage regulations.
• Support vendor onboarding, including W‑9 processing.
• Provide assistance to staff and vendors regarding accounts payable systems and processes.
• Assist with annual audit preparation and supporting documentation requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Looking to grow your accounting career in a role that offers hands‑on accounts payable experience, exposure to compliance processes, and opportunities to expand your skills? This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys detail‑oriented work and wants to build a strong foundation in finance and accounting operations.

Accounting Technician I

Salary: $55,000 - $70,000 DOE

Location: Federal Way, WA Onsite

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Gain valuable experience in accounts payable, compliance, and general accounting functions.
• Build expertise in government‑style accounting practices and procedures.
• Work alongside experienced accounting leadership in a supportive environment.
• Expand your skills through audit support, vendor management, and payment processing.
• Receive training opportunities in additional accounting functions, including petty cash and travel fund administration.
• Enjoy a collaborative team environment with cross‑training opportunities for professional growth.
• Develop a strong foundation for future advancement within accounting and finance.

Key Responsibilities For The Accounting Technician I

• Process accounts payable transactions and weekly payment runs.
• Maintain purchase orders, accounts payable records, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with compliance activities related to claims payments, prevailing wage requirements, and retainage regulations.
• Support vendor onboarding, including W‑9 processing.
• Provide assistance to staff and vendors regarding accounts payable systems and processes.
• Assist with annual audit preparation and supporting documentation requests.

Qualifications For The Accounting Technician I

• High school diploma required; accounting or bookkeeping coursework preferred.
• One year of bookkeeping or accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately process financial transactions.

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