Staff Accountant at Brighton Jones in Seattle, WA

Summary: Brighton Jones is a purpose-driven, client-focused team committed to helping individuals live richer lives. They are seeking a Staff Accountant who will gain exposure across accounting and payroll functions, providing hands-on experience in month-end close, revenue billing, and payroll processing while ensuring accurate financial operations. Responsibilities: - Assist in monthly, quarterly, and year end close process, including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules for financial statements - Support end‑to‑end U.S. payroll processing (semi‑monthly and quarterly cycles), including reconciliations and payroll journal entries - Process payables from approvals, input, to payment to support services around the country - Management of company credit card and expenses to help align with firm-wide budgets - Research and resolve payroll discrepancies; respond to employee payroll inquiries - Take on payroll-related initiatives such as compensation statement preparation and delivery - Participate in revenue billings cycle and support revenue recognition processes under applicable accounting guidance - Collaborate with cross-functional partners and finance, including providing guidance and training to teammates on accounting policies and procedures to ensure adherence - Exposure to state and local filings and tax preparation for annual tax compliance filings - Assist with audits of financials, payroll, and accounting data and practices to ensure data integrity - Identify opportunities to simplify, streamline, and scale processes as Brighton Jones continues to grow Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field - 1+ years of hands-on experience preferred, including use of Dayforce or a comparable payroll system - Exceptional attention to detail with a consistent record of accurate, high-quality work - Advanced proficiency in Excel - Deep understanding of payroll regulations, tax requirements, and payroll impacts to the general ledger and financial reporting - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-growing environment - Demonstrated project management mindset and continuous improvement orientation - Customer-focused approach with clear, professional written and verbal communication skills - Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across teams and organizational levels Required Skills: Accounting, Payroll processing, Journal entries, Balance sheet reconciliations, Financial statement preparation, Revenue billing, Revenue recognition, Payroll regulations, Payroll tax compliance, General ledger accounting, Excel, Dayforce, comparable payroll system, Analytical skills, Customer-focused communication, Project management mindset Benefits: Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, 401(k) with 100% match up to 3% of annual compensation, Equity ownership opportunities for every employee, New Business Incentive Program, Generous employee referral bonus, Cell phone data reimbursement, Financial planning services discount for employees and immediate family members, Minimum 3 weeks PTO starting Day 1, Winter Break, Summer Friday flex-days, and 10 paid holidays, Unlimited Volunteer Time Off plus company grant matching, Heavily subsidized transit, 100% reimbursement for required training, certifications, licensing, and dues, Personal career development plans, Richer Life Business Partner (coaching for all employees), Mindful Emotional & Social Intelligence training, Annual professional & personal wellbeing stipend, Quarterly team-building events, Regular social events, Employee-led book clubs, committees, and affinity groups, Paid Parental leave (13 weeks for birthing parent and 6 weeks for non-birthing parent), Adoption benefits, Anniversary milestone celebrations, including a 3-month paid sabbatical at 10 years