Accountant

Artech Information System LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing company in Seattle is seeking an experienced accounting professional to maintain the general ledger, prepare financial reports, and manage accounts payable and receivable functions. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience, a high school diploma, and be familiar with financial controls, Excel, and accounting systems. This role requires creativity, leadership, and strong judgment skills.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of related experience in accounting.
• Familiarity with various accounting concepts and practices.
• Experience in leading and directing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of the general ledger.
• Preparation of accounting statements and financial reports.
• Manage accounts payable or receivable functions.

Skills

Financial Controls

Excel

Accounting system skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Job Description

Requirement:

• Performs routine accounting activities such as maintenance of the general ledger, preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports and accounts payable or receivable functions.
• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent and at least 5 years of related experience.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks.
• May lead and direct the work of others.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Position Comments:

Need someone with Financial Controls, reporting, excel, and accounting system skills.