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Description We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for an Accountant in Puyallup, Washington, 98375, United States. The Accountant will be tasked with a range of responsibilities, including managing various accounting functions, handling financial reporting, and maintaining the general ledger. Additionally, the role involves dealing with treasury activities and understanding the ins and outs of sales tax and payroll processes.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation, filing, and management of B& O tax returns in line with state and local regulations.

• Handle the month-end close process, including reconciliations, making adjusting journal entries, and preparing financial statements.

• Assist with treasury functions such as monitoring cash flow, making forecasts, and ensuring compliance with internal policies.

• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports, adhering to applicable reporting standards and deadlines.

• Generate and post journal entries, ensuring they are properly documented and compliant with accounting principles.

• Manage sales tax returns, maintain jurisdiction codes, and ensure compliance with multi-state sales tax laws.

• Conduct accurate and prompt bank reconciliations to ensure account balances align with transactions.

• Record and reconcile payroll journal entries in relation to payroll operations.

• Prepare and file personal property tax returns in compliance with applicable regulations.

• Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts, ensuring all entries and adjustments are accurate. Requirements • Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems

• Familiarity with ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning

• Comprehensive understanding of Accounting Functions

• Knowledge and experience in handling Accounts Payable (AP)

• Expertise in managing Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Proven experience in Auditing

• Ability to manage Balance Sheet Account

• Proficiency in executing Bank Reconciliations

• Experience in making Journal Entries

• Proficiency in handling Month End Close

• Understanding of Sales Tax principles

• Experience in preparing Sales Tax Returns

• Familiarity with General Ledger operations

• Experience in preparing Property Tax Returns

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