Staff Accountant

  • J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc
  • Kennewick, Washington
  • Full Time
Staff Accountant

J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc - Kennewick, WA

Posted: 5/13/2026 - Expires: 8/5/2026

Job ID: 293413275

Job Description

Staff Accountant

Location: Onsite at any J-U-B Location

At J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc., our purpose is simple but powerful: Helping Each Other Create Better Communities. With over 20 offices across seven states, J-U-B is committed to creating an environment where employees feel supported, challenged, and connected to meaningful work.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Staff Accountant to join our team and play an important role in supporting the financial health of our employee-owned company. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside dedicated professionals in a culture that values teamwork, integrity, growth, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy problem-solving, thrive in a team environment, and take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work that helps drive business success, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Do

The Staff Accountant supports accurate financial operations and reporting for the firm. Responsibilities include general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, asset tracking, compliance support, and preparation of monthly financial statements. The role partners closely with the Controller and provides backup support across payroll, accounts payable, and cash management functions. This role directly reports to the Controller.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger, Month Close & Financial Reporting

Preparing and posting journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and corrections

Supporting monthly, quarterly, and yearend close processes

Preparing schedules and support for financial statements

Reviewing general ledger accounts for accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness

Assisting in the preparation of monthly financial statements and documentation required by auditors and external agencies

Reporting sales use and excise tax

Banking, Cash & Reconciliations

Performing monthly bank reconciliations.

Reconciling credit card activity and employee reimbursements

Supporting EFT documentation and cashrelated controls

Asset Management, Leases & Appraisals

Maintaining fixed asset schedules, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals

Tracking leased assets and rent payments

Maintaining asset documentation for audit

Internal Controls, Separation of Duties & Accounting Compliance

Assisting with the development, documentation, and maintenance of internal accounting controls

Supporting proper segregation of duties across accounting processes, including payroll, cash disbursements, reconciliations, and journal entry preparation

Performing assigned control activities and reviews in accordance with established policies

Participating in internal control testing, audit preparation, and followup on identified control gaps or improvement opportunities

Collaborating with the Controller to recommend process improvements that strengthen controls, accuracy, and compliance

Team Collaboration & Workload Support

Serving as a backup for payroll processing, vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and reconciliations as needed

Supporting peer workload during peak periods, deadlines, or staff absences

Providing cross coverage for accounting functions, including payroll and accounts payable

Communicating workload constraints, risks, or timing issues to the Controller

Participating in process improvements

Assisting with special projects as requested

What We're Looking For

A proactive and organized accounting professional who brings a strong understanding of accounting principles, communicates clearly and collaboratively, and can effectively manage multiple priorities while delivering accurate, high-quality work.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

5 years of advanced accounting experience

Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with ERP software, Deltek Vantagepoint preferred

Accuracy and strong attention to detail

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills for collaborating with both technical and non-technical teams

What We Offer

Competitive salary: $75,000 - $105,000 annually, depending on experience

Professional development and career growth opportunities

Coaching and Mentorship programs

Performance bonuses for qualified employees

Generous vacation and sick leave programs (increases with tenure)

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) with company match and profit sharing

Education Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Health club subsidy

A collaborative, team-centered work environment

Employee ownership opportunities after qualified years of service

The application window will be open through August 5, 2026. Applications will be reviewed frequently, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.

See our website for more benefit details:

To apply for this position and learn more about J-U-B, please visit www.jub.com

Job Summary

Company Details

Company

J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc

Industry

Engineering Services

Job Information

Location

Kennewick, WA

Website

Job Type

Full Time Employee

Experience

5+ to 7 Years

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Job Position

1 Position(s) Open

Salary/Wage

$75,000.00 - $105,000.00 /year

DOE

Duration

Over 150 Days

Additional Information

Job Shift

Days (1st shift)

Reference Code

2026-36

Public Transportation

No

Testing Required

Background checks

Reference checks

Motor vehicle record check

Additional Testing Required

Other source will perform testing

Testing Description

Checkr

Federal Contractor

No

Affirmative Action Plan

No
Job ID: 521283405
Originally Posted on: 5/15/2026

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