Senior Accountant - Express Pros Bellingham

COMPANY BACKGROUND

The Talbot Group is the visionary manager and developer behind Barkley Village, a vibrant 250-acre mixed-use urban village in Bellingham, WA. Over the past 30 years, we have cultivated a dynamic blend of residential, retail, office, and community assets, and now proudly own and manage the majority of the property within the village. As we embark on an exciting phase of master planning and entitling property for significant growth over the next 10-15 years, we are seeking a detail-oriented and flexible individual to join our accounting team as a Senior Accountant. For more information about our company, please visit:

Job Summary:

As a Senior Accountant, you will report directly to the CFO and play a pivotal role in driving strategic financial planning, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting budgeting and analysis across departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in professional services and/or property management accounting, contract review, and multi-entity consolidation. You are someone who is eager to be part of our long-term growth plan and contribute to the Bellingham community.

In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for the professional services and asset management entities within The Talbot Group portfolio. Your responsibilities will include managing accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), general ledger (GL), job costing, allocation, inter-company transactions, and the consolidation of related entities. You will also handle monthly and year-end closings, and collaborate with external auditors and CPAs for annual reviews and tax preparation.

To succeed in this role, you must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and have demonstrated success working across functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting:

• General Ledger: Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, record adjusting and accrual entries, update the fixed asset system for additions and disposals, and record monthly depreciation.
• Accounts Receivable: Create billing per service agreements and other miscellaneous billbacks, track receipts against AR, manage allocation entries, and perform other related duties.
• Accounts Payable: Collaborate with the Development team to ensure job cost codes are maintained and properly applied. Manage the AP approval workflow, ensure payments do not exceed signed contract amounts, review and code invoices, acquire proper approvals, update allocation worksheets, review W-9s and ACH forms for new vendors, and process payments.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly financial statements for multiple entities, book inter-company entries, prepare elimination entries, and create consolidated financial reports for review with the CFO. Prepare budget vs. actual reports and provide variance analysis for monthly planning discussions.
• Cash Management: Prepare bank deposits, update daily cash flow, perform monthly bank reconciliations, maintain cash flow projections, and support the CFO with treasury tasks.
• Budgeting: Assist the CFO in preparing budgets for operating entities that roll up to the parent entity.
• HR & Payroll: Lead the payroll process, review timecards, prepare semi-monthly payroll, book payroll-related journal entries, make benefits contributions, review and submit quarterly and annual payroll forms/payments to agencies, and handle all employee claims and garnishments.
• External Reporting: Manage sales & excise tax, B&O tax, 1099s, county property tax, Beneficial Ownership Reporting, annual review financials, and any other state and federal reports.
• Insurance: Support the CFO with annual insurance and employee benefits renewal needs.
• Miscellaneous Accounting Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Human Resources:

• Employee Onboarding & Offboarding: Manage the entire process, including document packet management, background checks, benefits program maintenance, and reporting to various employment agencies.
• Benefits Management: Collaborate with providers to update the annual benefits package, coordinate the annual open enrollment effort, and assist employees with changes as needed.
• COBRA Administration: Oversee the COBRA program for eligible or terminated employees.
• Claims Management: Review and manage employment security and L&I claims.
• HR Policy Implementation: Assist the CFO with the communication and implementation of HR policy changes.
• Additional Duties: Perform other HR-related duties as assigned.
  

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred. An Associate degree or related experience with full charge accounting experience will also be considered.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of accounting work experience required. Previous supervisory experience is essential.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in professional services, contract review, and/or property management is preferred.

• Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of MRI and SpreadSheet Server software is a plus.

• Experience with ADP payroll and Avid Exchange AP system is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Teams, SharePoint, etc.) with intermediate skills in Excel is required.

• Communication Skills: Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential.
• Attention to Detail: Must be extremely detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Teamwork: Ability and interest in working as part of a team and supporting others.
• Office Requirement: Must be able to work at the physical office Monday to Friday.

COMPENSATION:

· Paid Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision

· 401(K) Plan with Company contribution

· Paid time off and holidays

· Performance -based bonus

· Starting salary $75,000 per year depends on experience

TO APPLY:

Please send cover letter and resume to: