Staff Accountant | Kent, WA

AppleOne Employment Services; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Accountant position in the Kent area, WA. Full-time, 100% onsite, reporting to the Controller. The role covers the full accounting cycle, including A/R, A/P, GL, reconciliations, and month-end close.

A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of hands-on accounting experience are required, with strong Excel and ERP systems skills. Manufacturing experience is highly preferred. The company seeks a detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with A/R, A/P, GL, and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP systems experience.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable activities including invoicing, payment application, research, and collections support.
• Accounts Payable processing, coding, and payment support.
• General Ledger accounting and journal entries.
• Bank, balance sheet, and GL reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close.
• Research and resolve account discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare reports and support Controller on additional projects.

Skills

3+ years accounting experience

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

General Ledger

Excel

Manufacturing experience

Detail-oriented

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are recruiting for a Staff Accountant to join a stable, growing, family-owned manufacturing company in the Kent area. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity reporting directly to the Controller.

We’re looking for someone with at least 3 years of hands-on accounting experience who is comfortable working across multiple areas of the accounting function.

Responsibilities include:

• Accounts Receivable (A/R), including invoicing, payment application, account research, and collections support
• Accounts Payable (A/P), including invoice processing, coding, and payment support
• General Ledger (GL) accounting and journal entries
• Bank, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations
• Assisting with month-end close
• Researching and resolving account discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
• Preparing reports and supporting the Controller with additional accounting projects as needed

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Hands‑on experience with A/r, A/P, GL, and reconciliations
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and month‑end processes
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with accounting/ERP systems
• Manufacturing experience is highly preferred
• Strong attention to accuracy and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Location: Kent, WA

Schedule: 100% onsite

Reports to: Controller

Employment: Full-time, direct hire

If you’re an experienced accounting professional who enjoys having your hands in the full accounting cycle and would like to join a stable company that continues to grow, we'd love to talk with you.