Job ID: 25505 
Pay Rate: $34 – $46 Per HR  
Location: Onsite in Lakewood, WA 
Employment Type:  Contract-to-Hire  
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM  
  
Our client is a well-established roofing and waterproofing company based in Washington State, known for delivering high-quality solutions across a range of projects. Their team is continuously trained on the latest industry technologies and materials, ensuring they remain at the forefront of innovation and best practices. With a strong commitment to craftsmanship and reliability, the organization takes pride in providing dependable results tailored to each client’s needs.  

As the Accounting Specialist, you will support day-to-day financial operations by managing accounts payable, assisting with payroll processing, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role also provides support for key HR functions, including onboarding, offboarding, and benefits administration. You will collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth and compliant processes while utilizing accounting systems and Excel to track and report data. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and a proactive, team-oriented approach. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

• Previous experience in accounting, accounts payable, or payroll administration

• Process weekly and biweekly payroll, including regular and certified payroll, ensuring accurate calculations of wages, taxes, and deductions 

• Track and maintain employee PTO and sick leave balances while ensuring records remain accurate and compliant with applicable regulations 

• Maintain employee records and handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality 

• Process, code, and manage vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, and timely payment 

• Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies or billing issues with vendors 

• Maintain vendor records and support ongoing vendor communication and issue resolution 

• Monitor expenses, budgets, and company spending to support cost control efforts 

• Manage credit card transactions, including receipt tracking and expense coding 

• Support inventory tracking, purchasing, and supply management activities 

• Assist with preparing and issuing customer invoices, including progress billing as needed 

• Monitor accounts receivable, follow up on outstanding balances, and support timely collections 

• Apply customer payments and maintain accurate customer account records 

• Research and resolve billing discrepancies with customers or project stakeholders 

• Maintain organized and secure financial, vendor, and employee records 

• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including benefits administration 

• Assist with tax-related processes, year-end reporting, and audit preparation 

• Collaborate with internal teams to support accounting and operational workflows 

• Provide support on accounting or project management systems as needed 

• Other duties as assigned  

Qualifications  

• Experience processing payroll, including exposure to certified payroll or prevailing wage reporting preferred 

• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and financial processes 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to manage and analyze data 

• Experience with accounting or ERP systems; familiarity with construction or project-based environments is a plus 

• Knowledge of accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, coding, and reconciliation 

• Exposure to accounts receivable functions such as invoicing, collections, and payment application preferred 

• Familiarity with employee recordkeeping, compliance requirements, and general HR support functions 

• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy in financial and data entry tasks 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment 

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies 

• Excellent organizational and recordkeeping skills 

• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and interact with vendors and customers 

• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information 

• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn 

Parker Staffing offers all levels of Administrative, Customer Service, Call Center, Sales, and Human Resources job opportunities in the Seattle and Bellevue metro area and other large cities throughout the Nation. Parker Staffing has served as the staffing agency of choice for thousands for over four decades. Visit our employment opportunities page at http://www.parkerstaffing.com to review our full offering of temp, temp-to-hire, and direct hire job openings!  

Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all Company premises, including indoor and outdoor areas, parking lots, and Company-owned vehicles. 

As part of our employment process, candidates who received a conditional offer may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing. 

Parker Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.