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Accounting Technician I

CFS
  • Federal Way, WA
  • $55,000–$70,000 Per Year
30+ days ago
CFS

Job Description

Looking to grow your accounting career in a role that offers hands-on accounts payable experience, exposure to compliance processes, and opportunities to expand your skills? This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys detail-oriented work and wants to build a strong foundation in finance and accounting operations.


Accounting Technician I


Salary: $55,000 - $70,000 DOE


Location: Federal Way, WA Onsite


Why This Opportunity Stands Out:



  • Gain valuable experience in accounts payable, compliance, and general accounting functions.
    • Build expertise in government-style accounting practices and procedures.
    • Work alongside experienced accounting leadership in a supportive environment.
    • Expand your skills through audit support, vendor management, and payment processing.
    • Receive training opportunities in additional accounting functions, including petty cash and travel fund administration.
    • Enjoy a collaborative team environment with cross-training opportunities for professional growth.
    • Develop a strong foundation for future advancement within accounting and finance.


Key Responsibilities for the Accounting Technician I:



  • Process accounts payable transactions and weekly payment runs.
    • Maintain purchase orders, accounts payable records, and supporting documentation.
    • Assist with compliance activities related to claims payments, prevailing wage requirements, and retainage regulations.
    • Support vendor onboarding, including W-9 processing.
    • Provide assistance to staff and vendors regarding accounts payable systems and processes.
    • Assist with annual audit preparation and supporting documentation requests.


Qualifications for the Accounting Technician I:



  • High school diploma required; accounting or bookkeeping coursework preferred.
    • One year of bookkeeping or accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
    • Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately process financial transactions.


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Numbers & Facts

LocationFederal Way, WA
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$55,000–$70,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1994
Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Bookkeepingunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Financial Transactionsunmatched
  • Government Accountingunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Onboardingunmatched
  • Payment Processingunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Transaction Processing/Managementunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched

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