Accounting Manager

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead daily accounting operations across a portfolio of related businesses in Seattle, Washington. This position partners closely with senior leadership to deliver accurate financial reporting, maintain strong controls, and support sound business decisions. The role offers a clear path into broader financial leadership for someone who is ready to take ownership in a dynamic hospitality-focused environment.

Responsibilities:

• Guide and support the Accounting Assistant, providing direction on priorities, accuracy, and daily workflow.

• Monitor cash activity across multiple related entities and help maintain an effective overall cash position.

• Oversee the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice review, approval coordination, and timely disbursements.

• Track receivables, evaluate aging reports, and follow up on outstanding balances to improve collections.

• Compile monthly profit and loss reporting by consolidating financial data from several QuickBooks company files into Excel-based reporting.

• Manage the month-end close process through reconciliations, journal entries, and review of general ledger activity.

• Provide backup payroll coverage in Paylocity when needed to ensure timely and accurate processing.

• Coordinate year-end accounting activities, assist with audit preparation, and assemble supporting schedules for external review.

• Work closely with the General Manager and ownership to answer financial questions and present clear reporting insights.

• Assume expanded Controller-level responsibilities over time through training and a hands-on transition process.

Benefits:

• Pay: $90k - $110k
• Retirement: 401(k) after 1k hours, 2% company match
• PTO: 2 to 3 weeks, negotiable
• Holidays: 6 paid holidays
• Health Coverage: M/D/V
• Other: Pay increase to $115k after 90 days, & eligible for annual reviews/pay increases; Christmas bonus (~$1,500+); free parking

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience preparing profit and loss statements and consolidating results across multiple entities.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Background in month-end close, year-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, and audit support.
• Ability to supervise or lead accounting staff effectively.
• Familiarity with payroll processing; experience with Paylocity is advantageous.
• Experience in hospitality, club operations, real estate, or another multi-entity environment is preferred.
• High attention to detail with strong follow-through and confident interpersonal communication in a service-oriented setting.