Sr. Accountant

Robert Half • Seattle, WA • 2h ago

Description

We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to support accurate, compliant financial operations for a mission-driven organization in Seattle, Washington. This role oversees core accounting activities, strengthens reporting quality, and helps ensure financial records align with nonprofit and grant-related standards. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to supporting internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Manage month-end accounting activities, including journal entry preparation, account analysis, and timely close of the general ledger.

Prepare and review reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and key income statement activity to maintain reliable financial reporting.

Support consolidated reporting by reconciling intercompany balances and confirming that statements reflect only external-facing financial activity.

Assist with annual financial audits, tax reporting requirements such as Form 990, and reviews conducted by government agencies or funding sources.

Apply nonprofit fund accounting principles in day-to-day work, including treatment of restricted funds, net asset activity, and related compliance obligations.

Oversee credit card and employee expense processes, ensuring submissions, coding, and reimbursements are handled accurately and on schedule.

Evaluate financial and operational data, identify unusual trends or discrepancies, and present findings through clear written summaries and reporting visuals.

Serve as an accounting resource to program teams and finance support staff by offering guidance on policies, procedures, and financial best practices.

Help maintain compliance with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements, including standards tied to grants and Uniform Guidance.

Build effective working relationships across departments and represent the finance function professionally with internal and external partners.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $87,000.

Benefits:

M/D/V

Life and Disability insurance

401k with match

3 weeks PTO

13 paid holidays

Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Proven experience in senior-level accounting work, including general ledger management, journal entries, and month-end close.

Strong background in account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and financial statement support.

Experience with nonprofit accounting, including fund accounting and grant-related compliance requirements.

Familiarity with audit preparation and supporting external auditors or agency reviewers.

Proficiency with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system, along with strong spreadsheet and reporting skills.

Ability to analyze complex financial information, investigate variances, and communicate findings clearly.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a service-oriented approach to cross-functional collaboration.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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