📊 Accounting Assistant II

Detail‑Driven. Financially Savvy. Essential to the Mission.

Are you an experienced accounting professional who thrives on accuracy, organization, and problem‑solving? Now hiring for a contract role for up to 6 months.

 

We’re looking for an Accounting Assistant II to play a key role in maintaining financial records, supporting departmental accounting functions, and ensuring financial integrity.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on bookkeeping, working with financial data, and contributing to efficient, well‑run operations.

 

🔍 What You’ll Do

As an Accounting Assistant II, you’ll handle intermediate‑level accounting support duties, including:

Processing and reconciling accounts payable and receivable
Auditing financial records and journals for accuracy
Preparing and balancing financial and inventory reports
Reviewing data to identify variances and trends
Maintaining inventory and reconciled records
Responding professionally to internal and public inquiries
Preparing correspondence, reports, and statistical summaries
Providing clerical or reception support when needed
You’ll work under general supervision while applying established accounting principles, policies, and procedures.

 

⭐ What Sets This Role Apart

Greater responsibility than entry‑level accounting support roles
Involvement in complex financial transactions and reporting
Opportunity to review and audit financial records independently
Collaboration with supervisors and experienced accounting staff
A role that values both technical accuracy and customer service
✅ What We’re Looking For

Knowledge & Skills

Strong understanding of double‑entry bookkeeping
Experience with accounting systems, spreadsheets, and data entry
Solid math, time‑management, and organizational skills
Ability to audit, reconcile, and analyze financial information
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Professional, courteous customer service approach
Ability To

Work accurately in a fast‑paced, interruption‑filled environment
Analyze accounting discrepancies and recommend solutions
Compile data and prepare detailed financial reports
Maintain confidentiality and attention to detail
Build effective working relationships across teams
🎓 Experience & Training

One of the following is required:

Two years of accounting support or bookkeeping experience
OR
Two years of college or technical training in accounting or a related field
Plus:

Experience using computerized financial systems
Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software
Public interaction experience (for some assignments)
Preferred: Coursework in bookkeeping or business.

 

Pay Range: $24-27/hour

Hours: Full Time Monday through Friday

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Holiday Pay, and Sick Pay

 

🖥️ Work Environment

Primarily office‑based, computer‑focused work
Busy, collaborative environment with frequent activity
Occasional lifting of items up to 35 pounds
🔒 Additional Requirement

Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional screening.

 

We take walk-in interviews Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM-5:00 PM! Or you can call or text us at 360.734.2457 for an immediate interview!
Express offers a $200.00 CASH referral bonus for every successful referral! $100 to the job seeker and $100 to the person who referred the candidate

 

For confidential consideration, we offer several ways to apply:
-Call or text our office at 360-734-2457 for an immediate phone interview.
-Complete an online application on our website: www.expresspros.com/apply
-Email your resume to: Shannon.Jacoby@Expresspros.com
-Come by our office and talk to one of our Employment Specialists: 4164 Meridian Street, Ste 200, Bellingham, WA 98226

 

About Express Employment Professionals:

When you choose Express Employment Professionals for your employment search, you gain access to a network of top local companies and the support of our experience in hiring professionals who specialize in recruiting. Your education, skills, and experience are matched with the short-term, contract, and full-time positions our client companies have hired Express to recruit for. This is a FREE service for all job seekers!! Express has a wide range of jobs that meet employment goals, including Administrative, Professional, Skilled Trades, and Commercial positions.

 

Our Professional Division is always recruiting for:

Bookkeeper
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Collections
Bank Teller
Accounting Technician
Marketing Manager
Buyer
Inside Sales Account Manager
Operations Coordinator
Human Resources
Recruiter
Human Resources Assistant
Staff Accountant
Payroll
Billing
Controller
Financial Analyst

For a complete list of all open positions:
Visit https://www.expresspros.com/bellinghamwa
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