Job Description
Join our award-winning financial team as a Bookkeeper in Seattle! Northwest Financial Group is seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage critical accounting operations for our growing client portfolio. This urgent direct-hire role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits in a dynamic downtown Seattle environment.
Why Join Us?
• Industry-leading training and certification opportunities
• Collaborative culture with monthly team-building events
• Hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 remote)
• Professional development stipend
• Health/dental/vision insurance with 90% employer coverage
We're looking for a proactive problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced settings. If you're passionate about financial accuracy and client satisfaction, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Maintain and reconcile accounts payable/receivable for 25+ clients
- Process bi-weekly payroll and ensure compliance with WA state regulations
- Prepare monthly financial statements using QuickBooks Online
- Conduct bank reconciliations and variance analysis
- Manage sales tax filings and year-end closing procedures
- Support audit preparation and documentation requests
- Implement process improvements for accounting workflows
- Train junior staff on accounting software best practices
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance (Bachelor's preferred)
- 3+ years of bookkeeping experience with QuickBooks certification
- Proven payroll processing and tax compliance expertise
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, macros)
- Experience with multi-state accounting operations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines in high-volume environments