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Express Employment Professionals Whatcom County Employer is looking for an ACCOUNTANT to join their team! - W007 in Bellingham, Washington
[This position will be responsible for ]{century="" gothic",="" sans-serif;="" color:="" rgba(0,="" 36,="" 81,="" 1)"=""}[preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, quarterly and annual payroll tax returns, and supporting the preparation of financial statements on a timely basis for key decision-makers in the organization.]{century="" gothic",="" sans-serif"=""}
[The accountant also provides financial analysis recommendations to the Controller and CFO relating to variance analysis on a monthly and quarterly basis.]{century="" gothic",="" sans-serif;="" color:="" rgba(0,="" 36,="" 81,="" 1)"=""}
[Additionally, the Accountant partners with the Payroll/Benefits Administrator to review and approve timesheets, prepare payroll, and reconcile employee benefits.]{century="" gothic",="" sans-serif;="" color:="" rgba(0,="" 36,="" 81,="" 1)"=""}
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[Job Duties:]{century="" gothic",="" sans-serif"=""}
[· Supports internal consolidated financial statement preparation with Controller and Accountant.]{century="" gothic",="" sans-serif;="" color:="" rgba(0,="" 36,="" 81,="" 1)"=""}
[· Posts adjusting journal entries and reconciles balance sheet accounts.]{century="" gothic",="" sans-serif;="" color:="" rgba(0,="" 36,="" 81,="" 1)"=""}
[· Performs financial statement analysis and communicates recommendations to Controller and CFO.]{century="" gothic",="" sans-serif;="" color:="" rgba(0,="" 36,="" 81,="" 1)"=""}
[· Produces supporting accounting schedules and collaborates with external auditors during the annual corporate, 401(k), and ESOP audits.]{century="" gothic",="" sans-serif;="" color:="" rgba(0,="" 36,="" 81,="" 1)"=""}
[· Partners with ]{century="" gothic",="" sans-serif;="" color:="" rgba(0,="" 36,="" 81,="" 1)"=""}[the Payroll/Benefits Administrator to review and approve timesheets, prepare bi-weekly payrolls, and reconcile employeebenefits.]{century="" gothic",="" sans-serif"=""}
[· Creates and submits quarterly payroll tax returns.]{century="" gothic",="" sans-serif;="" color:="" rgba(0,="" 36,="" 81,="" 1)"=""}
[· Prepares monthly bank reconciliations.]{century="" gothic",="" sans-serif;="" color:="" rgba(0,="" 36,="" 81,="" 1)"=""}
[· Maintains accounting and inventory of files kept in storage. Assures that the company follows consistent labeling practices and follows ]{century="" gothic",="" sans-serif;="" color:="" rgba(0,="" 36,="" 81,="" 1)"=""}[ IRS-mandated disposal schedules.]{century="" gothic",="" sans-serif"=""}
[· Provides analysis on other projects as required.]{century="" gothic",="" sans-serif;="" color:="" rgba(0,="" 36,="" 81,="" 1)"=""}
[· Follows safety policies as outlined in the Safety Manual.]{century="" gothic",="" sans-serif;="" color:="" rgba(0,="" 36,="" 81,="" 1)"=""}
[· Performs other related duties as assigned.]{century="" gothic",="" sans-serif;="" color:="" rgba(0,="" 36,="" 81,="" 1)"=""}
[REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES]{century="" gothic",="" sans-serif;="" color:="" rgba(0,="" 36,="" 81,="" 1)"=""}