Accounting Assistant II

Located in Bellingham, WA

Salary: $24-27/hr

📊 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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