SumBridge is hiring a Staff Accountant to join our Tacoma-based client in a Temporary to Permanent role within their corporate accounting team. The role offers a hybrid work schedule with days in office and 2 days remote. The Staff Accountant will participate in completing variety of accounting related tasks supporting the monthly accounting cycles. The Staff Accountant will be eligible for competitive compensation and benefits both during the temporary duration of the assignment and when converted to full-time.

Job Responsibilities:

• Reconcile GL accounts and prepare journal entries.
• Reconcile bank accounts and perform daily banking activities.
• Collect data and maintain ownership of preparing federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Oversee corporate card administration, manage payroll workflows, and assist in streamlining vendor management processes.
• Maintain and enhance accounting controls while always looking for ways to boost efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist with gathering documentation for internal and external audits, making the process as smooth as possible.
• Jump in on ad-hoc reports and projects, helping the finance team tackle whatever comes our way.

Job Qualifications:

• Two to seven (2-7) years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably in a corporate environment
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (preferred, but not required)

• Proven experience with accounting principles (GAAP), general ledger tasks, and month/year-end close processes. NetSuite experience is desired but not required
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (capable of using vlookups and pivot tables, and filtering and sorting large data sets)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills — you can balance multiple priorities and keep others up to speed on progress and any roadblocks
• A track record of ethical integrity, respect, and a collaborative nature are required