The Role
Supports daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, cash receipts, invoicing, payment processing, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end activities. Maintains accurate financial records, documentation, and internal controls while researching discrepancies and recommending process improvements. This temporary hybrid role requires attention to detail, confidentiality, organization, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.
Summary Generated by Built In
Northwest Center is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Temporary Accounting Specialist to join our team.
Our Accounting Specialist supports daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, cash receipts, invoicing, account reconciliations, and month-end activities. This position helps maintain accurate financial records, supports internal controls, and identifies opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
Location: Hybrid; Seattle and SeaTac, WA (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Position Type: Temporary, Full-Time (approximately 6 months)
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Wage Range: $30 - $34 per hour
Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions:
Accounts Payable
- Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice review, coding, and routing for approval.
- Support weekly payment processing, employee reimbursements, and credit card administration.
- Monitor accounts payable communications and maintain organized financial records and documentation.
Cash Receipts & Invoicing
- Process customer payments, deposits, and daily cash receipts accurately.
- Prepare customer invoices and supporting documentation for review and distribution.
- Monitor daily banking activity and reconcile remittance information from various sources.
- Maintain organized electronic records related to cash management and customer invoicing.
General Accounting & Support
- Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end accounting activities.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and research discrepancies as needed.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Maintain and update accounting procedures and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy on all assigned projects.
Needed Experience & Requirements:
- Associate degree in Accounting or three (3) years of accounting experience preferred.
- Ability to handle confidential information while maintaining professionalism and accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Northwest Center is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at [email protected].
At Northwest Center, we do not just accept diversity and inclusion — we celebrate it, support it, live it, and flourish in it to benefit our employees, the community, and our clientele. We believe that our strength lies within our diversity and the forward motion towards a day when people of all abilities can learn and work together.
We believe that curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and improving decision-making, planning, resource allocation, and how we treat others. Our goal is to create and implement more equitable practices, policies, and culture. To be equitable means to value and respect individuals from all cultural backgrounds, genders, races, identities, and abilities. Northwest Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans’ status.
Skills Required
- Associate degree in Accounting or three years of accounting experience
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally and accurately
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
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The Company
What We Do
We envision a day when all people have the same opportunities to grow, contribute to our society and enjoy a fulfilling life. Since 1965, our mission has been to promote the growth, development and independence of people with disabilities through programs of education, rehabilitation and work opportunity.
