Staff Accounting Assistant

Robert Half is partnering with a local construction company in search of a highly organized Staff Accounting Assistant to support their accounting and finance operations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong multitasking abilities and a desire to grow within a collaborative accounting environment. This is a direct-hire, permanent opportunity that requires the ability to commute to Lakewood, WA. Excellent benefits package. Apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain compliance through city and state licensing renewals and tracking reseller permits.
• Assist with 401K worksheet preparation and data entry.
• Manage SC Fuels card invoicing, monitor card limits, and process new card requests or updates.
• Post A/R ACH payments, process intercompany adjustments, and manage company credit card transactions including clearing credit card statements from AP aging.
• Conduct A/P review and processing with accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee corporate housing logistics, including rent payments and utility account management.
• Distribute monthly percentage reports to Project Managers, and reconcile and post adjustments in accounting software as needed.
• Email weekly labor analysis, contract status, and job cost reports to internal stakeholders.
• Manage fleet registrations, post journal entries for fleet leases, and track equipment leasing through On!Track.
• Provide audit support to the controller during DOR audits and assist with DOR-related reporting.
• Support financial reporting and intercompany reconciliations under direction of the controller.
• Submit pre-lien requests for multi-state construction projects and handle retention bond requests.
• Provide general administrative and accounting support to the broader accounting team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, based on team priorities and workload.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $60,000-$75,000. Benefits for this position include Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances (option for 100% coverage under union benefits for employee, spouse, and all dependents), participation in the Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) Plan, Profit sharing, 2 weeks of PTO, 1 week of sick time, and 8 paid holidays.

• 2 years of experience in a staff accounting, accounting assistant, or similar finance support role preferred, could consider less experience with a degree.
• Proficient with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Construction industry experience and familiarity with multi-state operations is a plus.
• Experience with Viewpoint Spectrum is a plus.
  

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