What is your mission? 

You will provide the best service to our partner brands by performing these tasks:

Month-End Close Ownership

• Independently own assigned month‑end close tasks end‑to‑end.
• Maintain and continuously improve the close checklist.
• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and independently once trained.
• Ensure tasks follow correct timing, sequencing, and dependency order.
• Communicate risks or delays before they affect deadlines.

Reconciliations & Accounting Accuracy

• Reconcile multiple balance sheet accounts monthly, including payroll clearing, manual check, garnishment, and intercompany accounts.
• Ensure all balances have full documentation and audit‑ready support.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies by coordinating with internal stakeholders.

Payroll, Accruals & Job Costing

• Record payroll accruals for weekly payrolls of ~400 employees.
• Review job classes and job costing for completeness and accuracy.
• Record PTO, commissions, prepaid, accrued, and deferred entries.
• Manage asset depreciation and recurring lease‑related entries.

Taxes & Compliance Support

• Prepare or support Washington B&O tax, City of Seattle, City of Bellevue, and sales tax filings.
• Assist with accounting for multi‑state operations across ~40 states.
• Support 1099 contractor accounting and related accruals.

Systems, Data & Imports

• Work extensively in QuickBooks Desktop (QuickBooks Online acceptable).
• Manage payroll and accounting imports using Excel‑based bridge templates.
• Self‑audit all imports and postings to ensure 100% data accuracy.
• Use advanced Excel functions including pivot tables, data validation, and complex formulas.
• Power Query or Power Pivot experience strongly preferred.

Task Management & Process Ownership

• Fully own assigned ClickUp task lists, deadlines, and dependencies.
• Keep task status continuously updated.
• Create and maintain SOPs for recurring tasks.
• Document processes thoroughly to train backup resources.
• Identify gaps and propose process improvements proactively.

Who are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience working with American companies and strong understanding of US GAAP.
• Demonstrated ownership of month‑end close from start to finish.
• Strong reconciliation experience across multiple balance sheet accounts.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data validation, complex formulas).
• QuickBooks Desktop or QuickBooks Online experience.
• Experience in payroll‑heavy, staffing, or multi‑entity environments (preferred).
• Ability to proactively identify risks and propose concrete solutions.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Clear and concise written communication, especially during close periods.
• High accuracy, strong attention to detail, and commitment to data integrity.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, complex, and dynamic environment.