Walla Walla Union-Bulletin Staff Accountant

Walla Walla Union-Bulletin Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant plays a vital role in supporting the Finance Director by assisting with financial reporting, projections, and tracking of the company’s financial performance across multiple products and platforms. This full-time, non-exempt position is responsible for general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliation, and accounts receivable processing, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations.

Additionally, the Staff Accountant provides customer service for advertising and circulation clients, processes payments, and reconciles daily cash receipts. The role also involves financial modeling, analysis, and assisting with month-end financial close.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting (or an Associate’s degree with at least 2 years of experience), strong general ledger knowledge, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, and excellent organizational and analytical skills. The position operates in a hybrid capacity at the Walla Walla Union Bulletin, with minimal travel to Yakima, if ever.

Meeting deadlines, especially for month-end close, inventory, and revenue reporting, is critical. As the sole finance position in Walla Walla, this role is integral to maintaining financial accuracy and supporting other departments.