Staff Accountant Job at Robert Half (Kirkland)

Staff Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Kirkland

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Kirkland, Washington. This position focuses on keeping financial transactions accurate, timely, and well organized across both payables and receivables activities. The ideal candidate is quick to learn new systems, exercises sound judgment, and communicates clearly when clarification or support is needed.

Job Responsibility:

Manage a high volume of accounts payable work, including reviewing expenses, preparing payments, and maintaining accurate vendor records
Process incoming cash transactions and apply receipts correctly to customer accounts to keep balances current
Create and distribute customer invoices while helping ensure accounts receivable records remain complete and up to date
Prepare recurring internal reports that support daily and weekly business tracking, including sales activity, overtime summaries, and aging information
Assist with routine accounting tasks such as reconciling account balances and recording journal entries in the general ledger
Use Excel tools such as PivotTables and VLOOKUP to organize data, analyze transactions, and support reporting needs
Identify discrepancies, investigate issues promptly, and escalate questions when additional guidance is needed to maintain accuracy

Requirements:

Experience supporting core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations
Proficiency in preparing journal entries and maintaining accurate financial records
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage transactional work with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to learn new processes and systems quickly in a fast-paced environment
Good judgment in recognizing when to seek clarification or ask for assistance
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 11, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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