Senior Accounting Specialist

ADP, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary of $70k+ DOE

PTO and paid holidays

No work on weekends; office closes at?

401(k) with company match after 1 year

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (coming

Career advancement opportunities

Skills assessment at end of process

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Vancouver, WA seeks a Senior Accounting Specialist to manage AP/AR, GL maintenance, and daily banking activities. The role emphasizes accuracy, speed, and analytical rigor.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting, is an advanced Excel user, and familiar with QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, and other accounting software. We offer a competitive salary of $70,000 annually plus benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience.
• Experience with bank reconciliations and GL maintenance.
• Strong analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, GL maintenance, and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Provide tax support including property tax and sales/use tax.
• Maintain strong internal controls to ensure reliable financial data.
• Support budgeting and monitor expenditures for anomalies.
• Mentor teammates on processes and system usage.

Skills

Excel Advanced

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

CCC-1

Quickbooks

Sage Intacct

Job description

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Senior Accounting Specialist

Corporate Office Staff Full Time Vancouver, WA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1336

Salary: $70,000.00 Annually

We’re looking for an exceptionally capable accounting professional who combines technical expertise with speed, accuracy, intuition, and strong analytical instincts.

The ideal candidate will confidently see themselves in these statements:

• You’re fast AND accurate. You manage a substantial workload efficiently without cutting corners, maintaining exceptional accuracy even when juggling competing priorities.
• You’re a natural problem-solver. You have strong analytical instincts, recognize when numbers don’t make sense, and know how to investigate and untangle complex issues.
• You’re an advanced Excel user—truly advanced. You confidently build and troubleshoot complex spreadsheets, manipulate large datasets, and use sophisticated formulas and tools. You’re also skilled at using Copilot to create agents that automate complex accounting transactions.
• You’re tech-savvy and independent. You learn software quickly, understand how systems interact, and confidently troubleshoot technical issues. You exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and recognize when to ask questions.
• You enjoy being a resource to others. You willingly share your expertise and provide guidance and constructive feedback in a kind, clear, and effective way.

Responsibilities:

• Daily Operations: Oversee accounts payable and receivable, general ledger maintenance, and bank reconciliations. Reconcile bank accounts and General Ledger Accounts monthly. Prepare daily banking deposit and review for accuracy. Create daily cash flow statement for management team.
• Closing and Reporting: Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes; assist with the collation of financial documentation.
• Tax Support: Assist with various taxation tasks, including personal and real property tax, B&O and Use Tax, and corporate activity tax.
• Internal Controls: Maintain and enforce strong internal controls to ensure compliance and reliable financial data. Create and review processes which increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Budgeting Support: Monitor expenditures for anomalies. Confirm discounts on invoices, interest on savings accounts, and rates on financial instruments to ensure figures are accurate.
• Mentoring: Develop a thorough understanding of our processes and systems quickly to adopt a mentoring role with other team members.

Required software experience:

Excel - Advanced

Helpful software experience:

• CCC-1
• Quickbooks
• Sage Intacct

Required Education:

Bachelor's or above in Accounting or related field.

What we offer:

• Salary of $70,000+ DOE
• PTO and paid holidays
• No work on weekends! Office closes at noon on Fridays.
• 401(k), company match after 1 year
• Membership in Employee Stock Ownership Plan (coming in 2027)
• This role offers opportunities to quickly advance within the organization.
• Final candidates may be asked to complete a brief skills assessment, including advanced Excel techniques.