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Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable
15800 Northup Way Bellevue, WA 98008 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
- Own full-cycle accounts payable including tracking, recording, coding, approval and payment
- Review invoices received against PO/PR on file
- Record invoices in Oracle Accounts Payable, ensure invoices are accurately scanned into system & correctly matched to purchase orders.
- Preparation of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Preparing, processing and filing of 1099 forms.
- Work closely with procurement and technical representatives to obtain required approvals
- Able to identify unallowable costs according to government rules and/or contractual terms
- Manage disbursements to vendors, subcontractors, subrecipients
- Review and process employee expense reimbursements
- Issue manual checks, wire, ACH payments, void checks, positive pay
- Manage vendor relations, research and resolve variances or discrepancies in invoices, set up new vendors
- Support basic general ledger accounting including journal entry posting
- Record sales & use tax as applicable
- AP file maintenance
- Monitors the accounts payable aging
- Ability to implement policies and procedures to help improve efficiencies
- Ability to perform moderately complex accounting tasks/analysis, categorize data for reporting and audit purpose
- Applies general knowledge of accounting/government policies and procedures when responding to written and verbal inquiries from stakeholders
- Support Audits for allowable and unallowable costs
- Support continuing ERP system improvements and upgrades
Job Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree in Accounting or related field or the equivalent business-experience
- Minimum of 3 years work experience in a high-volume Accounts Payable environment
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel & Office 365
- Knowledge of Oracle Cloud AP is preferred
- Working knowledge of government grant and/or government contracts is preferred
- Highly organized and detail-oriented; high degree of accuracy
- Capable of quickly comprehending new information and technologies
- Capable of working in a fast-paced environment
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Pay Rate Range: $53-$70/hr.
- Location: Bellevue, WA.
- Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.
Meet Your Recruiter
Anna Bauer
I have been in technical staffing since 2020, joining Protingent in 2024. I specialize in Aerospace and Emerging Technology.
My work is about connecting talented individuals with exciting job opportunities that match their skills and ignite their enthusiasm. What makes me different? I believe in a personal approach. I take the time to get to know the people I work with, understanding their goals and what they seek in their next role. Every job match is about meeting requirements and fulfilling career aspirations.
Looking beyond immediate needs to hire candidates who show potential for growth and advancement within the company while ensuring a positive experience for candidates throughout the recruiting process to attract top talent and maintain a good reputation. I love recruiting because it allows me to impact people’s lives positively.
I want candidates to know three things about myself: Firstly, I'm deeply passionate about fostering a culture of empathy and collaboration. In my career, I have found immense fulfillment in understanding others' perspectives and supporting team members through challenges. Beyond work, I cherish spending time outdoors, hiking in the mountains, or kayaking on a peaceful lake. Nature fuels my creativity and provides a grounding balance to my professional life. Additionally, I strongly believe in the importance of routines for maintaining productivity and well-being. Establishing daily habits helps me stay organized and focused, whether diving into a complex project or enjoying downtime with family and friends.