Grant Accounting & AR Accountant II – Hybrid

Sound Transit; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Disability & life insurance

Employee assistance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Pet insurance

ORCA card

Tuition reimbursement

Reproductive health support

Compensation practices

Job summary

Sound Transit in Seattle, WA is seeking an Accountant II (Grant Accounting and AR) to manage grant reimbursements, AR duties, and reporting in a hybrid work setting. The position supports federal grant accounting and requires a Bachelor's degree and 3 years in accounting.

The role includes reconciliation, invoicing, and financial analysis; Sound Transit offers comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, parental leave, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and an ORCA card for transit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Three years of accounting experience; public/governmental accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Control and monitor assigned accounts for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare moderately complex journal entries.
• Develop queries and spreadsheets to support reconciliations.
• Communicate results to management and other departments.
• Support training and process improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Sound Transit in Seattle, WA is seeking an Accountant II (Grant Accounting and AR) to manage grant reimbursements, AR duties, and reporting in a hybrid work setting. The position supports federal grant accounting and requires a Bachelor's degree and 3 years in accounting.

The role includes reconciliation, invoicing, and financial analysis; Sound Transit offers comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, parental leave, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and an ORCA card for transit.