Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

Our client, a wealth management firm, seeks a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their team. In this role, you’ll handle accounting for high-net-worth clients, including reconciling accounts, preparing financial reports, managing cash flow, and assisting with tax and payroll processing. This is a hybrid position (3 days in office) offering a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with opportunities for meaningful impact and professional growth.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain client accounts and financial records, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare financial reports, account statements, invoices, and vouchers.
• Reconcile general ledgers, bank statements, and investment accounts.
• Monitor and manage client cash balances for accounts payable needs.
• Support tax reporting, including preparing 1099s, W-2s, and other documents.
• Assist with payroll processing, bill payments, and client approvals.
• Prepare monthly cash flow reports and assist with special projects (e.g., audits).
• Identify process improvements and ensure compliance with deadlines.
• Maintain and update organized client files and records.

Requirements:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree (required) in accounting (preferred) and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Accounting Knowledge: Proficiency in GAAP and Tax/Cash basis accounting principles, investment account reconciliation, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Technical Skills: Experience with QuickBooks, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote), and Bill.com (preferred). Payroll processing experience is a plus. Tech savviness would be ideal!
• Skills & Traits: Strong written and verbal communication, detail-oriented, self-motivated, able to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Additional Expertise: Preparing financial reports, client tax documents (e.g., 1099s, W-2s), and handling client cash flow and account monitoring.