Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an Accountant to join our team in Olympia, Washington on a Contract basis. This role supports core accounting operations by maintaining accurate financial records, handling day-to-day transactions, and helping keep reporting timely and reliable. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail and practical experience across payables, receivables, and general ledger activities.
Responsibilities:
• Manage invoice processing, payment scheduling, and vendor account follow-up to keep accounts payable operations accurate and current.
• Oversee customer billing records, apply incoming payments, and resolve account discrepancies within accounts receivable workflows.
• Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring supporting documentation is complete and aligned with accounting standards.
• Reconcile bank activity and investigate variances to maintain accurate cash records and dependable financial data.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy through routine account review, balance verification, and correction of posting issues when needed.
• Assist with month-end accounting tasks, including account analysis and preparation of supporting schedules for reporting.
• Review financial transactions for completeness and consistency to help strengthen internal accounting controls.
• Support updates to accounting processes or systems when assigned, ensuring records remain organized during operational changes.• Proven experience performing accounting work in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.
• Working knowledge of journal entry preparation and account reconciliation practices.
• Hands-on experience completing bank reconciliations and resolving unmatched transactions.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage financial data accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to organize multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain consistency in routine accounting tasks.
• Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheet tools used for transaction tracking and reporting.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and external contacts.