Staff Accountant - Seattle

About Vale Group  · Founded in 1986 by philanthropists Jody Allen and the late Paul G. Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, Vale Group LLC is a service provider to the Paul G. Allen Estate and related entities, including Vulcan Real Estate and Allen Family Philanthropies.  · We pride ...

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About Vale Group 

Founded in 1986 by philanthropists Jody Allen and the late Paul G. Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, Vale Group LLC is a service provider to the Paul G. Allen Estate and related entities, including Vulcan Real Estate and Allen Family Philanthropies. 

We pride ourselves on supporting award-winning real estate development, renowned for sustainable commercial, residential, and retail projects across Puget Sound as well as supporting a philanthropic portfolio investing in communities across the Pacific Northwest and beyond to strengthen arts and culture, empower the next generation of changemakers, and support a global network of partners working to advance biodiversity and human well-being. 

Our company is powered by diverse individuals with a broad range of exceptional talents and skills. We offer an array of benefits and opportunities to support our employees and provide an inclusive, collaborative, and professional workplace culture.

 

Position Summary 

The Staff Accountant position will support general accounting operations and the month-end close process. This person will prepare standard journal entries, accruals, and adjustments, and perform detailed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies. This position reports to Vale Group's Accounting Manager. 

This position has access to and regularly works with sensitive, highly confidential, and strategic information that requires considerable discretion, independent judgment, and tact. It also requires a professional attitude and strong interpersonal communication skills. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accrued liabilities, and other general ledger accounts. 
• Perform tasks in the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes. 
• Compile and prepare journal entries.
• Apply principles of accounting and use judgment and other professional skills in determining the appropriate procedures for preparing and maintaining accounting records and reports.
• Research information for external parties and internal stakeholders, including but not limited to the annual tax preparation process, budgeting and forecasting, and other ad hoc requests. 
• Work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Identify opportunities for process and procedure improvements.
• Participate in cross-training with peers on a variety of tasks and areas of responsibility. 
• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements below represent the necessary knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Strong candidates display:

• Proficiency with accounting software/systems.
• Basic understanding of financial systems, processes, and internal controls. 
• High degree of flexibility and customer service attitude. 
• Demonstrated success in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. 
• Detail orientation, organization skills, and analytical approach to tasks.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with limited supervision.
• Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• MS Office experience; intermediate Excel required. 

Preferred

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerBI).
• Experience with PeopleSoft and Yardi.
• Experience with data warehouses, system queries, and/or other data compilation methods.
• Experience with FloQast or similar close management software tools.

Education/experience/certifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A or B.S.) in accounting from an accredited institution.
• Two years of relevant accounting experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation: 

• The hourly compensation range for this role is $40.00 – The upper portion of the salary range is typically reserved for employees who consistently demonstrate strong performance over time or candidates who exceed our expectations for experience and skill set.   
• We personalize offers for each chosen future employee, carefully considering various factors in our review of each candidate. These factors include experience, professional achievements, education, and individual background, as well as internal equity, any of which could affect your compensation offer.   
• In addition to your base compensation, all employees are eligible to participate in our discretionary bonus program. We also offer medical, dental, vision, wellness, and 401k benefits. For more information about our benefits, please visit our Career Center here.  

We're committed to inclusion and equal opportunity. 

• Vale Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, disability, political ideology, veteran status, or other protected class.   
• If you need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at  or your recruiter.