Senior Accountant

Admin Building, 700 Dearborn Place S, Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Posted Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career‑ready and can support themselves and their families.

The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job‑training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.

Title: Senior Accountant
Department: Finance
FLSA Status: Salaried Non‑Exempt
Reports to: Accounting Manager
Supervises: N/A

Location
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Seattle Admin Building
Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 annually

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing various accounting functions, including preparing general ledger entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This role is integral to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial data, supporting the monthly and year‑end closing processes, and assisting in audits and variance analysis.

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Prepare and record timely, accurate general ledger entries, including adjustments and accruals.
• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal standards.
• Manage fixed assets and capital expenditures, including asset capitalization, disposals, depreciation, and maintaining the fixed asset.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with organizational policies and GAAP.
• Support monthly and year‑end closing processes, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing financial reports, variance analyses, and budget‑to‑actual comparisons.
• Assist in preparing audit schedules and support both internal and external audit processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and contribute to process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve discrepancies, provide financial insights, and support decision‑making.
• Perform ad‑hoc financial analyses and special projects as assigned by the Accounting Manager.
• Promote and uphold safe work practices through awareness, training, and reporting of potential hazards.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

To successfully perform this job, individuals must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or progress towards a CPA is a plus.
• 3‑5 years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong understanding of GAAP.
• Proficiency with accounting software and financial reporting tools; experience with D365 F&O is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency with pivot tables.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Power BI Teams, etc.).
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience in nonprofit accounting is preferred but not required.

• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally…