Accountant Jobs in Washington

An Accountant is a vital figure in the accounting industry, responsible for preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents to provide accurate data for individuals and businesses. Key duties include preparing tax returns, auditing accounts, and producing financial reports, along with consulting on various aspects of business performance, such as costs, revenues, and investments. Accountants also ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations and assist in decision-making processes by providing financial information and recommendations.

Skills required for this role include strong numerical and analytical abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a high level of integrity. A key requirement for becoming an Accountant is a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, but many employers prefer candidates with a Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Before becoming an Accountant, a person may serve in roles such as Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Audit Clerk, which provide valuable hands-on experience in the field.

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+ About the job: This role supports monthly close and financial reporting activities for insurance entities, with a focus on Statutory accounting. It’s ideal for someone looking to grow within the...

CPA or CPA Candidate

Qualifications: Certified Public Accountant or CPA candidate or working towards. Four-year College Degree in accounting or related field. Three plus years of experience in public accounting....

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Staff Accountant - Grant Billing ( Hybrid )

The Staff Accountant – Grant Billing is a critical role in the Finance department....

Staff Accountant (Mid-Level)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 hour ago

Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000 (DOE) # What You'll Do As a mid-level Staff Accountant, you will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting government contract compliance, and contributing...

Senior Accountant

  • Spokane, WA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 20 hours ago

What you will do As the Senior Accountant, you are responsible for performing complex accounting activities for corporate accounting associated with maintaining ledger accounts, and for developing financial...

Senior Accountant

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 21 hours ago

A successful Senior Accountant at Clio is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment....

Senior Accountant (Fully Remote-WA)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 21 hours ago

Seattle District is looking to hire a Senior Accountant in the District Finance Department. Salary Range for this position is $73,367-$101,315 annually (depending on experience)....

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Cost Accountant

  • Preston, WA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Preston, WA
  • 21 hours ago

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, CMA, or MBA is a plus. Proven experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365) or similar ERP systems....

Accountant/Bookkeeper/Office Manager

  • Federal Way, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Federal Way, WA
  • 1 day ago

All Right Auto Sales currently has an open position for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Office Manager who will handle the financial and administrative operations including but not limited to managing accounts...

Senior Accountant

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

Senior Accountant Closes: The position is open until 9:00am PDT Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Status: Regular Full-time, 40 hours per week; Exempt FLSA status....

Project Accountant

  • Poulsbo, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Poulsbo, WA
  • 1 day ago

for a bookkeeping professional ready to roll up their sleeves and help amplify our story and support business development across our region.About the Role:We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant...

Accountant II

  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago

**What We Look For in a Candidate** **Required** + Bachelors degree in accounting and relevant experience. + Minimum 2 years of related experience and advanced degree preferred. + Must have the ability...

Remote Work

Senior Accountant

  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 1 day ago

**What We Look For in a Candidate** **Required** + Bachelors degree in accounting and relevant experience. + Minimum 5 years of related experience and advanced degree preferred. + Must have the ability...

Remote Work

Accountant (Onsite in Bellevue, WA)

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 1 day ago

**The essential requirements of the job include:** + Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; 35 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years focused on cost or inventory...

Senior Accountant, Global Marketplace

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

Amazons accounting group offers opportunities at the Senior Accountant level in Legal Entity & Intercompany, Accounting Policy & Reporting, Operations and Capital, Transportation, Payments & Merchant...

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Washington

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAccounting research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Washington offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.2%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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