Payroll Specialist

EY; Bellingham (WA); Remote; USD 57,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Flexible work arrangement

Job summary

EY in Washington State is seeking a Payroll Specialist with a CPA certification and strong GAAP experience. The role emphasizes building the P&L bridge, understanding the why behind numbers, and owning the AP handoff to keep reporting on track.

You will sit beside the Bellingham controller, perform GL reconciliations, and defend the $57,000–$84,000 salary range while contributing to steady close processes and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required with WA experience.
• 1+ years finance experience in GAAP.
• Experience with GL, AP/AR, and reconciliations.
• Ability to present to WA-wide audiences.
• Knowledge of WA regulations in finance.

Responsibilities

• Build the finance P&L bridge explaining every dollar of swing.
• Dig into the why beyond reporting beyond the surface.
• Own the AP handoff to ensure timely reporting.
• Reconcile GL accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Stand in for the WA controller during close.

Skills

CPA Certification

Public speaking

Financial analysis

Adaptability

WA regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Some companies hide their finances; EY hands the keys to a Payroll Specialist and asks for the unvarnished view. A junior seat in WA that values CPA Certification, pays $57,000 - $84,000 for 1 years of it, and hands you the wheel early.

Key Responsibilities

• Build the finance P&L bridge that explains every dollar of swing
• Where most junior roles stop at reporting, this one digs into the why
• Own the Adaptability‑to‑Accounts Payable handoff so reporting never stalls between teams
• Sit beside the Bellingham controller on accruals, deferrals, and journal entries
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Build the $57,000 - $84,000 budget line and defend each assumption behind it
• Stand in for the Bellingham controller when close cannot wait

What You'll Bring

• Comfort presenting to a WA‑wide audience without a script
• 1+ years that left you with strong instincts and fewer ?
• Ability to learn new finance systems quickly and apply them effectively
• Proven CPA Certification results, ideally seasoned in Bellingham, WA
• Knowledge of WA‑specific regulations relevant to finance work

EY exists to solve hard finance problems with a relentlessly curious approach and a Bellingham, WA‑rooted culture. Recognition here is specific and frequent, not saved up for some annual Bellingham, WA ceremony.

We offer $57,000 - $84,000 and the things money cannot fake, real mentorship, lasting benefits, and flexibility you will actually use.

The team in Bellingham is interviewing on a rolling basis, so early applicants get noticed first.

If steady remote work with real stakes appeals to you, the Payroll Specialist chair is waiting.