Staff Accountant - Payroll & Accounting Operations

Port of Skagit • Burlington, WA, US • published 2026-09-21 04:54:52.571390

Description

**BASIC JOB PURPOSE / SUMMARY:** The Staff Accountant – Payroll \& Accounting Operations plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of the Port’s payroll activity, accounting records, and accounting operations. This position supports payroll accounting, accounts payable, employee reimbursements, purchasing card activity, reconciliations, audit\-ready documentation, and general accounting support. Working within third\-party payroll and HR systems, this position focuses on accounting accuracy, reconciliations, documentation, internal controls, and reliable support for Finance Department operations. This position partners closely with the Senior Accountant and collaborates across the organization to ensure accounting transactions, payroll activity, accounts payable support, and supporting documentation are accurate, timely, and well controlled. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, confidentiality, clear communication, and a continuous\-improvement mindset within a public\-sector environment. **PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** **General** * Support and implement the Port’s Mission, Vision, and values through professional...

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