Bi-Lingual Staff Accountant

Usalco; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Usalco, LLC, a national leader in potable and industrial water treatment, seeks a Staff Accountant to support growth. You will maintain financial records, prepare reports, and ensure accounting standards compliance while supporting daily operations with the finance team.

The role emphasizes monthly reconciliations, payroll processing, AR/AP support, and assisting in audits and tax filings, contributing to the company's financial health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar discipline.
• 1–2+ years of progressive accounting or audit experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• CPA or in progress is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly reconciliations with input from Senior Accountant & Controller.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Process payroll including timesheets, wages, deductions, and taxes.
• Assist with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processing.
• Assist in year-end audits and with tax/regulatory filings.
• Follow the corporate accounting calendar and reconciliation tracking.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Job description

Usalco, LLC, a rapidly growing national leader in the potable and industrial water/wastewater treatment chemistry industry, is looking to hire a Staff Accountant to support the company's robust growth plan. This is a great time to join both this company and this industry.

Summary

This position supports the Finance & Accounting leadership of the company with analyses and insights to drive the business forward. You will play a crucial role in maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. You will work closely with our finance team to support daily accounting operations and contribute to the overall financial health of the company

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly reconciliations with input from Senior Accountant & Controller
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Responsible for processing payroll for employees, which includes collecting and verifying timesheet data, calculating wages, overtime, deductions, bonuses, and taxes according to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assist with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processing as needed
• Assist in year-end and other auditsAssist the Tax Accountant with tax and regulatory filings as needed
• Execute on corporate accounting calendar and reconciliation tracking

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar discipline
• 1-2+ years of progressive accounting or audit experience, in public or industry
• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English
• Strong general knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Excellent analytical, organization, and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• CPA or actively pursuing is a plus

EEO Statement

USALCO is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a general policy, USALCO does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.