Posted August 21, 2026
Staff Accountant
Robert Half
Tacoma, WA, US
Full Time
33.45USD - 38.73USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support a broad range of accounting and finance activities for an organization based in Tacoma, Washington. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to contribute across core financial operations, including ledger maintenance, payables, payroll support, tenant-related transactions, and reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured and service-focused environment.
Responsibilities:
• Record and maintain financial activity by preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and balancing bank activity on a routine basis.
• Oversee the accounts payable process from invoice review through payment release, while maintaining vendor records, addressing discrepancies, and supporting annual 1099 reporting.
• Coordinate purchasing support by setting up suppliers, processing purchase orders, monitoring contract-related spending, coding invoices correctly, and guiding staff on procurement practices.
• Administer tenant accounting tasks such as applying deposits, updating resident account activity, posting rent charges, tracking delinquencies, coordinating payment arrangements, and issuing refunds when needed.
• Assist with grant-related and development accounting by preparing funding requests, documenting expenditures, and supporting draw activity and related reporting.
• Support payroll administration through time record review, payroll processing assistance, deduction and garnishment tracking, tax payment support, and reconciliation of payroll-related accounts.
• Prepare customer or program invoices, record incoming payments accurately, maintain cash receipt documentation, and contribute to performance metric tracking and financial analysis.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the finance function, participate in cross-training efforts, and contribute to special assignments that improve departmental operations.• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and practical accounting experience.
• At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Working knowledge of general ledger processes, journal entries, reconciliations, accounts payable, payroll support, and financial record maintenance.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and accounting software to manage data, reporting, and documentation efficiently.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion while maintaining a high level of accuracy and organization.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external vendors.
• Prior experience in public housing, government, or nonprofit accounting environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with tax-related accounting areas such as corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return support is a plus.
Responsibilities:
• Record and maintain financial activity by preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and balancing bank activity on a routine basis.
• Oversee the accounts payable process from invoice review through payment release, while maintaining vendor records, addressing discrepancies, and supporting annual 1099 reporting.
• Coordinate purchasing support by setting up suppliers, processing purchase orders, monitoring contract-related spending, coding invoices correctly, and guiding staff on procurement practices.
• Administer tenant accounting tasks such as applying deposits, updating resident account activity, posting rent charges, tracking delinquencies, coordinating payment arrangements, and issuing refunds when needed.
• Assist with grant-related and development accounting by preparing funding requests, documenting expenditures, and supporting draw activity and related reporting.
• Support payroll administration through time record review, payroll processing assistance, deduction and garnishment tracking, tax payment support, and reconciliation of payroll-related accounts.
• Prepare customer or program invoices, record incoming payments accurately, maintain cash receipt documentation, and contribute to performance metric tracking and financial analysis.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the finance function, participate in cross-training efforts, and contribute to special assignments that improve departmental operations.• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and practical accounting experience.
• At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Working knowledge of general ledger processes, journal entries, reconciliations, accounts payable, payroll support, and financial record maintenance.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and accounting software to manage data, reporting, and documentation efficiently.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion while maintaining a high level of accuracy and organization.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external vendors.
• Prior experience in public housing, government, or nonprofit accounting environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with tax-related accounting areas such as corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return support is a plus.
