Bookkeeper

Wenatchee, WA 98801 // Part-time (~20 hrs/wk) // $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Parsons Photography, a family-owned business serving North Central Washington for 80 years, is seeking an experienced trustworthy Bookkeeper to manage our complete accounting cycle. This position handles daily transactions, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and prepares financial statements and tax filings. You will work independently to provide a complete financial picture to ownership.

Position Type: Part-Time (approximately 20 hours per week)

Compensation: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour, depending on experience

Location: On-site in Wenatchee, WA

Reports To: Owner/Management

Software: SAGE Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Other Specialized Applications

Process and pay vendor bills; reconcile company credit cards monthly

Manage banking relationships with multiple institutions; ensure sufficient account balances

Reconcile bank statements monthly and generate reconciliation reports showing differences

Post credit card charges to correct accounts; maintain credit card holder spreadsheet

Manage NSF checks: post negative amounts to accounts, coordinate redemption with front office, submit unredeemed checks to collection services

Process semi-monthly payroll; maintain accurate employee records and update information as needed

Prepare and file annual W-2s; maintain yearly Excel files tracking vacation, personal time, sick days, and holiday hours (VPH)

Set up and maintain Excel tracking sheets for individual employee work history, VPH, and sick time calculations

New employee onboarding: process documentation for files, submit New Hire Report to Washington State

Maintain records of employee driver's licenses and insurance for company vehicle operators

Calculate employee benefits; coordinate with management on insurance updates (vehicle, health)

Payroll Tax Deposits: File with each payroll

Sales & Use Tax: Prepare and file monthly returns; track quarterly rate changes

Sales Tax Paid at Source: Maintain spreadsheet tracking tax paid on items purchased for resale; apply credits on monthly returns

Employment Security (SUTA): File quarterly

Federal Unemployment (FUTA): Quarterly deposits; annual Form 940 filing

Labor & Industries (L&I): File and pay quarterly workers' compensation premiums

Form 941: Prepare and file quarterly federal payroll tax returns

WA Paid Family & Medical Leave (WAPFML): Calculate, withhold, and remit quarterly premiums

WA Cares Fund (WACARES): Calculate, withhold, and remit quarterly long-term care premiums

Prepare Wage Detail Excel reports for all government filings; compile yearly reports for CPA

Send monthly statements to studio accounts receivable customers

Service Items billing program: annual charge-out in June; apply payments as received

Distribute daily mail

Maintain postage worksheet; track reserve and reset amounts

Maintain W-9 notebook; complete credit applications as needed

Track vehicle repairs and maintenance in Excel by vehicle

Maintain inventory records with current Excel formulas

Organize and maintain accounting storage room; manage yearly filing

Prepare monthly and fiscal year financial reports for management

Prepare Profit & Loss statements and Balance Sheets

Compile and organize yearly documentation for CPA review

Minimum 3-5 years of bookkeeping experience

Proficiency with accounting software (SAGE experience strongly preferred)

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including formula creation and maintenance

Experience processing multi-state or Washington State payroll, including familiarity with WA-specific requirements (L&I, WAPFML, WA Cares)

Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions

Experience preparing and filing sales tax returns

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines

Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Experience in retail or service-based businesses

Familiarity with point-of-sale systems

Quick Books or other accounting software experience (cross-training considered to SAGE Accounting)

This is a part-time position averaging 20 hours per week. Schedule is flexible and can be discussed during the interview process. Some weeks may require additional hours during peak periods such as tax filing deadlines, payroll processing, and busy photography seasons.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Ability to lift 25 pounds (file boxes, mail, supplies)

Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment

In your cover letter, please describe your experience with bookkeeping and Washington State payroll requirements.

Parsons Photography is an Equal Opportunity…