Bookkeeper Jobs in Washington
Bookkeeper jobs in Washington are consistently active, with demand spread across technology companies, healthcare systems, retail and e-commerce operations, and professional services firms at every level from entry-level accounts payable through senior full-charge bookkeeper. The largest concentrations of openings are in Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma, where established employers like Amazon, Boeing, and Providence Health have long maintained finance and accounting support teams. The most in-demand specialties include QuickBooks and cloud-based accounting platform expertise, payroll administration, and multi-entity reconciliation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Corient: Corient is the world’s largest multi-family office and non-bank wealth manager focused on serving ultra-high- and high-net-worth clients. As the industry’s only global professional services partnership, we combine the personal service and objectivity of a boutique with the scale and resources of a global institution. Our partnership model fosters collaboration over competition, bringing together the collective expertise of Corient to each relationship to deliver a transparent, client-first experience. As a fully integrated global firm, we deliver comprehensive solutions across investment management, wealth strategy and family office services to help clients simplify their lives, manage their wealth and establish lasting legacies.
Responsibilities:
- Performing bookkeeping functions on a daily, weekly, monthly basis
- Vendor maintenance - creating and modifying existing vendors, managing W-9 and NDA forms process with new vendors, and ad hoc communications with vendors
- Recording vendor invoices in the accounts payable module of Intacct or within Bill.com and submit for review
- Completing vendor, credit and other applications on behalf of clients
- Processing Form 1099s annually, where applicable
- Recording journal entries for cash transfers, payroll, accruals, asset purchases and capital improvements, as well as specific accounting related to clients personal assets
- Reconciliations of bank statements, brokerage statements and credit card statements, including transaction feeds into our accounting systems
- Meticulous maintenance of client files/records in shared network folders
- Responding promptly to client requests
- Familiarity with financial statements
- Ad hoc analysis and reporting
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- 0-4 years’ accounting experience focusing on A/P, Journal Entries, Bank Reconciliations and Data Entry
- Strong proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables and v-lookups)
- Preferred experience with Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, or similar accounting systems
- Expeditious and accurate data entry skills
- Highly motivated self-starter; independent worker
- Able to communicate well (both verbal and written) and build relationships within teams
- Possess core self-management skills: time management, organization, prioritization, resourcefulness, problem-solving
- Detail oriented, Intelligent; Inquisitive
- Exhibits accountability and ownership
- Strive for continuous improvement
- Family Office Experience preferred
About Corient: Corient is the world’s largest multi-family office and non-bank wealth manager focused on serving ultra-high- and high-net-worth clients. As the industry’s only global professional services partnership, we combine the personal service and objectivity of a boutique with the scale and resources of a global institution. Our partnership model fosters collaboration over competition, bringing together the collective expertise of Corient to each relationship to deliver a transparent, client-first experience. As a fully integrated global firm, we deliver comprehensive solutions across investment management, wealth strategy and family office services to help clients simplify their lives, manage their wealth and establish lasting legacies.
Responsibilities:
- Performing bookkeeping functions on a daily, weekly, monthly basis
- Vendor maintenance - creating and modifying existing vendors, managing W-9 and NDA forms process with new vendors, and ad hoc communications with vendors
- Recording vendor invoices in the accounts payable module of Intacct or within Bill.com and submit for review
- Completing vendor, credit and other applications on behalf of clients
- Processing Form 1099s annually, where applicable
- Recording journal entries for cash transfers, payroll, accruals, asset purchases and capital improvements, as well as specific accounting related to clients personal assets
- Reconciliations of bank statements, brokerage statements and credit card statements, including transaction feeds into our accounting systems
- Meticulous maintenance of client files/records in shared network folders
- Responding promptly to client requests
- Familiarity with financial statements
- Ad hoc analysis and reporting
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- 0-4 years’ accounting experience focusing on A/P, Journal Entries, Bank Reconciliations and Data Entry
- Strong proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables and v-lookups)
- Preferred experience with Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, or similar accounting systems
- Expeditious and accurate data entry skills
- Highly motivated self-starter; independent worker
- Able to communicate well (both verbal and written) and build relationships within teams
- Possess core self-management skills: time management, organization, prioritization, resourcefulness, problem-solving
- Detail oriented, Intelligent; Inquisitive
- Exhibits accountability and ownership
- Strive for continuous improvement
- Family Office Experience preferred
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Bookkeeper Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
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- Investment & Asset Management
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in bookkeeper jobs across Washington.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in QuickBooks, Xero, or a comparable cloud-based accounting platform
- Two or more years of hands-on bookkeeping or full-cycle accounts payable and receivable experience
- Working knowledge of Washington state business and occupation tax reporting requirements
- Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial reconciliation formulas
- Familiarity with payroll processing software and Washington state payroll tax compliance
Bookkeeper Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a bookkeeper in Washington?
Washington does not require bookkeepers to hold a state-issued license, so the path runs through education and voluntary credentials. Most employers expect at least an associate degree in accounting or a related field, and many favor candidates who hold the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers certification or the NACPB Certified Bookkeeper designation. Gaining experience in Washington business and occupation tax reporting and payroll compliance strengthens candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire bookkeepers in Washington?
Employers hiring bookkeepers in Washington right now include PACCAR, Starbucks, and Microsoft, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's dense mix of technology headquarters, regional healthcare networks, and retail and logistics operations means bookkeeper demand appears across a wide range of company sizes and industries throughout the state.
Which Washington cities have the most bookkeeper jobs?
Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond hold the most bookkeeper openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue drive the largest share because of the concentration of technology companies, corporate headquarters, and professional services firms based there, while Tacoma draws steady demand from healthcare systems, port-related logistics businesses, and public sector employers anchoring Pierce County.
Are there remote bookkeeper jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 53% of bookkeeper openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based and software-driven nature of the work. The tasks most commonly performed remotely include accounts payable and receivable processing, bank reconciliations, and monthly close work where access to cloud accounting platforms replaces the need to be on site.
How can I get hired as a bookkeeper in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an accounts payable or accounts receivable clerk role, which Washington employers including regional healthcare systems and technology firms regularly post as junior positions that require no prior bookkeeping title. Completing the NACPB bookkeeping certificate or an accredited accounting associate program at a Washington community college such as Bellevue College or Seattle Central strengthens applications. Lateral moves from administrative coordinator or payroll assistant roles at Washington nonprofits or small businesses are a common on-ramp as well.
Where can I find and apply to bookkeeper jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to bookkeeper jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Washington employers. Search the listings to see roles that match your experience level and location preference, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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