Sr Staff Accountant

CFS; North Bend (WA); Hybrid; USD 79,040 - 89,440; Full time

Job summary

A recognized technology organization is seeking a Sr Staff Accountant for a hybrid role based in Seattle. This position focuses on full-cycle accounting, process documentation, and system implementation. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in journal entries and reconciliations, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to work independently. This role supports meaningful projects in an innovative environment, offering competitive compensation and full-time employment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior accounting experience with a focus on journal entries and reconciliations.
• Strong background in process documentation and validation.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review process and SOP documentation.
• Perform full-cycle accounting and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Support software implementation and integration efforts.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH)

Critical thinking skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Sr Staff Accountant – Hybrid Seattle

Location: Seattle / Hybrid

Salary Range: $79,040 – $89,440 DOE

Our client, an award‑recognized technology organization operating in a highly regulated environment, is seeking a Sr Staff Accountant to support full‑cycle accounting, process documentation, and system implementation efforts. This role is ideal for a hands‑on senior accountant who thrives in detail‑oriented work, asks the right questions, and can operate independently without handholding.

As a Sr Staff Accountant, you will play a critical role in strengthening accounting processes, supporting system transitions, and ensuring data integrity across financial and payroll‑related workflows. You will partner cross‑functionally to document, test, and validate procedures while maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality. This opportunity offers exposure to meaningful projects within an innovative, growth‑oriented organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and test detailed process and SOP documentation to validate procedures and internal controls.
• Perform full‑cycle accounting, including preparing journal entries and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
• Support software implementation and integration efforts by assisting with data mapping, testing, and validation.
• Build basic analysis and reporting and assist with payroll and procedural integration testing.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field strongly preferred (equivalent experience considered).
• Senior‑level accounting experience with the ability to work independently; strong background in journal entries, reconciliations, and detailed process documentation.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, standard lookup functions) and strong critical‑thinking skills with high standards for confidentiality.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Accounting

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