Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing team in Tacoma, Washington. This on-site position supports core accounting operations, including month-end close activities, general ledger maintenance, and tax-related reporting. The role also requires Mandarin language skills to help facilitate clear communication with Mandarin-speaking leadership while ensuring day-to-day financial processes remain accurate and timely.

Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end close tasks by preparing entries, reconciling accounts, and helping maintain accurate financial records.
• Maintain the general ledger and review accounting activity to support reliable reporting and compliance.
• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate documentation and attention to accuracy.
• Support corporate tax and sales tax processes, including gathering information and assisting with filings and related schedules.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to clarify financial information and resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Provide Mandarin-English language support to assist communication with leadership on accounting matters and operational updates.
• Contribute to routine financial analysis and reporting to help the team monitor results and identify variances.
• Work within AS400 to complete accounting transactions, review records, and support daily financial operations.

The salary range for this position is $75k to $85k. Benefits available with this position include medical, dental and vision; life and disability insurances; participation in the company’s 401(k) plan with a match and 10 days of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick leave and 10 paid holidays per calendar year.

• Fluency in Mandarin and English, with the ability to translate accounting and business discussions clearly.
• Experience in staff accounting or a similar accounting role supporting general ledger and close activities.
• Hands-on knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end accounting procedures.
• Experience supporting corporate tax, sales tax, and related compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with AS400 or the ability to learn legacy accounting systems quickly.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in an on-site work environment.
• Solid communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and leadership.