Financial Accountant — Ledger, Close & Compliance

Pacific-Northwest-University-of-Health-Science; Washington; On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

403b retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) in Yakima, WA, seeks an Accounting professional to manage general ledger, reconciliations, and monthly close. You will prepare journal entries, maintain fixed assets, and support financial reporting with cross-functional colleagues in a mission-driven academic environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, at least two years of accounting experience, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional accounting experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business administration.
• Experience with general ledger and monthly close.
• Ability to prepare journal entries and reconciliations.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of general ledger and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with monthly and year-end close processes.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Support financial reporting and budgeting analyses.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

Journal entries

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

CPA desirable

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) in Yakima, WA, seeks an Accounting professional to manage general ledger, reconciliations, and monthly close. You will prepare journal entries, maintain fixed assets, and support financial reporting with cross-functional colleagues in a mission-driven academic environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, at least two years of accounting experience, and strong analytical and communication skills.