Assistant Controller - Cash, AR & Month-End, Temp-to-Hire

Seattle Search Group; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Search Group is seeking an Assistant Controller in Bellingham, WA for a contract-to-hire opportunity. The role focuses on cash management, bank reconciliations, AR, billing, collections and month-end support within an established manufacturing company.

The successful candidate will grow into a full Assistant Controller, taking ownership of key accounting functions, strengthening processes, controls, reporting and daily financial operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in hands-on accounting functions including cash management and bank reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to resolve reconciliation discrepancies.
• Experience in accounts receivable, billing, collections and month-end support.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank reconciliations and cash management across multiple accounts.
• Monitor banking activity, wires, ACH transactions, checks, deposits and transfers.
• Maintain daily cash-flow and cash-balance reporting.
• Prepare journal entries and resolve reconciliation discrepancies.
• Manage customer invoicing, cash application and payment processing.
• Review accounts receivable aging and assist with collections.
• Research customer and vendor account discrepancies.
• Review supporting documentation and accounting transactions for accuracy.

Job description

Seattle Search Group is seeking an Assistant Controller in Bellingham, WA for a contract-to-hire opportunity. The role focuses on cash management, bank reconciliations, AR, billing, collections and month-end support within an established manufacturing company.

The successful candidate will grow into a full Assistant Controller, taking ownership of key accounting functions, strengthening processes, controls, reporting and daily financial operations.