Staff Accountant

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Job Location: Watson Furniture Group - Poulsbo, WAPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $26.00 - $32.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Accounting

At Watson, we’re proud of our people, our craft, and our workplace solutions. For over 50 years, we’ve designed and built award-winning, sustainable furniture for some of the most forward-thinking companies in the world. But the magic behind our success? It’s our people- and that’s where you come in. 

We’re looking for a detail-driven, systems-curious Staff Accountant who loves turning complexity into clarity. A major part of this role is owning and championing our entire payroll workflow, ensuring accuracy, consistency, compliance, and clean data flow from start to finish. You don’t need decades of experience; what matters most is your willingness to learn, your natural instincts for accuracy, and your drive to make accounting and payroll processes smoother, clearer, and more human. 

This isn’t a “heads down in spreadsheets all day” role. It’s a chance to build thoughtful processes, support month-end close, ensure payroll integrity, and help the Accounting team run with precision. You’ll partner with colleagues across the business, bringing clarity, consistency, and calm to the numbers that keep Watson moving. 

Welcome to The Orchard 

Please note: This role is located at The Orchard our breathtaking Pacific Northwest workplace in Poulsbo, Washington. 

The Orchard is more than just a campus. It’s a living, breathing reflection of who we are surrounded by towering Douglas firs, winding walking trails, and mountain views that make every day feel inspired. It’s also where you’ll find dogs wagging their tails down the hallways, team members gathering for our monthly BBQs, and spontaneous brainstorming sessions that turn into real change. 

We believe in investing in growth yours and ours. We provide learning and development opportunities that help you stretch your skills, explore new ideas, and turn curiosity into capability. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Champion the Payroll Process 

You will serve as the primary owner and subject-matter expert of the full payroll workflow. This includes: 

• Owning end-to-end payroll accuracy from data validation to reconciliation to final journal entries. 

• Ensuring hours, pay types, classifications, deductions, and taxes are correct and compliant before each payroll runs. 

• Partnering closely with Paycom to maintain accurate codes, workflows, and system data. 

• Serving as the central point of contact for payroll questions and troubleshooting across Watson. 

• Monitoring payroll outputs for accuracy and alignment with company policies. 

• Maintaining and documenting payroll processes to ensure clarity, continuity, and compliance. 

 

 

Support Accurate Accounting Operations 

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