Finance And Accounting Jobs in Washington
Finance And Accounting jobs in Washington are concentrated in Seattle, Bellevue, and Spokane, where employers like Amazon, Boeing, and Microsoft maintain large finance and accounting teams across corporate accounting, financial planning and analysis, and tax. The market is active at every level, from staff accountants and bookkeepers through controllers and CFOs, with particular demand in technology sector finance, government contracting accounting, and public accounting for the state's robust CPA-licensed workforce. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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DESCRIPTION
FOAA seeks an experienced Finance Manager to support Accounts Receivable Accounting. This role will lead operational excellence initiatives, improve controllership, execute on recurring and holistic analytics; with strategic significance and high exposure. This role will focus on controllership with a mission to identify risk, document, design and implement improvements, and build scalable analytical frameworks to be leveraged by multiple cross-functional teams. This role cultivates an organizational environment that values development, diversity and growth opportunities for all FOAA employees. This role works with and effectively influences partner teams and key stakeholders across multiple organizations. The ideal candidate demonstrates ownership and sound judgment in decisions that have financial, business, operational, or customer implications, which leads the team to take smart risks and innovate. The ideal candidate has extensive financial statement audit and corporate accounting experience and who excels at problem solving, pays attention to details, and drives positive change by evaluating and streamlining existing operational and accounting processes, controls and metrics.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead operational excellence initiatives with strategic significance and high organizational exposure
- Improve controllership by identifying risks, documenting findings, and designing scalable solutions
- Execute recurring and holistic analytics to support business decisions
- Build analytical frameworks for use by multiple cross-functional teams
- Design and implement process improvements across operational and accounting functions
- Cultivate an organizational environment that values development, diversity, and growth opportunities for all FOAA employees
- Partner with and influence key stakeholders across multiple organizations
- Demonstrate ownership and sound judgment in decisions with financial, business, operational, or customer implications
- Drive innovation by leading the team to take smart risks
- Evaluate and streamline existing operational and accounting processes, controls, and metrics
- Apply extensive financial statement audit and corporate accounting expertise to problem-solving
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- 6+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
- 6+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
- 6+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience
- 6+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
- 6+ years of solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits) experience
- MBA, or CPA
- Knowledge of SQL/ETL
- Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
- Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
FOAA seeks an experienced Finance Manager to support Accounts Receivable Accounting. This role will lead operational excellence initiatives, improve controllership, execute on recurring and holistic analytics; with strategic significance and high exposure. This role will focus on controllership with a mission to identify risk, document, design and implement improvements, and build scalable analytical frameworks to be leveraged by multiple cross-functional teams. This role cultivates an organizational environment that values development, diversity and growth opportunities for all FOAA employees. This role works with and effectively influences partner teams and key stakeholders across multiple organizations. The ideal candidate demonstrates ownership and sound judgment in decisions that have financial, business, operational, or customer implications, which leads the team to take smart risks and innovate. The ideal candidate has extensive financial statement audit and corporate accounting experience and who excels at problem solving, pays attention to details, and drives positive change by evaluating and streamlining existing operational and accounting processes, controls and metrics.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead operational excellence initiatives with strategic significance and high organizational exposure
- Improve controllership by identifying risks, documenting findings, and designing scalable solutions
- Execute recurring and holistic analytics to support business decisions
- Build analytical frameworks for use by multiple cross-functional teams
- Design and implement process improvements across operational and accounting functions
- Cultivate an organizational environment that values development, diversity, and growth opportunities for all FOAA employees
- Partner with and influence key stakeholders across multiple organizations
- Demonstrate ownership and sound judgment in decisions with financial, business, operational, or customer implications
- Drive innovation by leading the team to take smart risks
- Evaluate and streamline existing operational and accounting processes, controls, and metrics
- Apply extensive financial statement audit and corporate accounting expertise to problem-solving
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- 6+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
- 6+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
- 6+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience
- 6+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
- 6+ years of solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits) experience
- MBA, or CPA
- Knowledge of SQL/ETL
- Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
- Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually
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Finance And Accounting Job Market in Washington
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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in finance and accounting jobs across Washington.
- Active Washington CPA license or CPA license eligible for reciprocity in Washington
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Experience with financial statement preparation and GAAP compliance
- Strong Excel modeling skills including pivot tables and financial forecasting
- Familiarity with Washington state business and occupation tax reporting requirements
Finance And Accounting Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a finance and accounting in Washington?
Most finance and accounting roles in Washington require at minimum a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with a CPA license needed for public accounting and many senior corporate positions. The Washington State Board of Accountancy oversees CPA licensure, which requires completing the Uniform CPA Examination, meeting education hour requirements, and fulfilling an experience component. Entry-level roles in private industry often hire candidates who are CPA-eligible and actively pursuing licensure.
Which companies hire finance and accountings in Washington?
Employers hiring finance and accountings in Washington right now include Amazon, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and Microsoft, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's concentration of technology headquarters, aerospace manufacturers, and large healthcare systems means consistent demand for corporate accountants, financial analysts, and internal audit professionals across sectors.
Which Washington cities have the most finance and accounting jobs?
The cities with the most finance and accounting openings in Washington are Seattle, Richland, and Algona. The Seattle and Bellevue corridor drives the bulk of demand, anchored by major technology and aerospace employers with large corporate finance functions, while Spokane supports a steady share of openings tied to regional banking, healthcare systems, and public accounting firms serving eastern Washington.
Are there remote finance and accounting jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 100% of finance and accounting openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how well suited analytical and reporting work is to distributed teams. Roles in financial planning and analysis, management accounting, and bookkeeping tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions requiring on-site audit work or close collaboration with operations are more likely to be in-office.
How can I get hired as a finance and accounting in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an accounting or finance degree paired with an internship or rotational program at a Washington employer. Amazon, Boeing, and large regional public accounting firms like Moss Adams, headquartered in Seattle, run formal internship and new-graduate programs that regularly convert to full-time offers. Entry-level titles like accounts payable specialist, junior financial analyst, or accounting associate are common starting points, and candidates who are actively pursuing CPA licensure stand out in Washington's competitive applicant pool.
Where can I find and apply to finance and accounting jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to finance and accounting jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search roles by city or specialty, find the ones that fit your background and target level, and apply directly to each posting.
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