Bookkeeper and Office Assistant

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Bookkeeper & Office Assistant for an established public accounting firm in Spokane, Washington. This is a hybrid opportunity requiring 2–3 days per week onsite, offering a wonderful balance of flexibility, bookkeeping responsibilities, and office administration.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Bookkeeper & Office Assistant will play an important role in supporting the firm's daily financial operations and ensuring the office runs smoothly. This position is approximately 60% bookkeeping and 40% office administration, offering a great balance of accounting responsibilities and general office support. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable managing financial transactions while providing excellent service to clients and colleagues.

PERKS:

• Annual salary of $50,000–$60,000, plus benefits.
• Hybrid schedule with just 2–3 days per week in the Spokane office.
• Opportunity to join an established public accounting firm with a collaborative and professional team.
• Enjoy a varied position that combines hands-on bookkeeping with office administration.
• Build your accounting and administrative expertise while making a meaningful impact on daily operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain accurate financial records, record transactions, process invoices, and support daily bookkeeping activities.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payment processing, account reconciliations, and tracking outstanding balances.
• Apply incoming payments to customer accounts, update invoice statuses, and maintain organized financial documentation and records.
• Answer incoming calls, respond to general inquiries, distribute mail, and provide professional administrative support to clients and team members.
• Prepare correspondence, process checks, maintain electronic and physical filing systems, and assist with scheduling and document preparation.
• Support general office operations, including ordering supplies, data entry, reporting, and additional administrative projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounting support, or a similar financial administrative position, ideally within a public accounting or professional services environment.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payment processing, financial recordkeeping, and basic reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and familiarity with accounting software; experience with Lacerte is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with a proactive, flexible approach to supporting both accounting and general administrative needs.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This position offers an annual salary of $50,000–$60,000, depending on experience and qualifications, plus benefits. Employees enjoy a hybrid work arrangement with 2–3 days per week onsite in Spokane, Washington. Additional benefits details will be shared during the recruitment process.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

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