Accountant

Jobot; Union Gap (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an analytical Accountant in Union Gap, WA to manage cost accounting, financial analysis, and managerial reporting in a seasonal, inventory‑driven environment. You will partner with production, operations and distribution teams to understand cost drivers, prepare management reports, and inform budgeting, forecasting and profitability initiatives.

The role emphasizes actionable insights beyond the general ledger.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in accounting, cost accounting, managerial accounting, or financial analysis.
• Understanding of general accounting principles, financial statements, and month-end close processes.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, or variance analysis.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to analyze financial and operational data.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate financial findings clearly to both accounting and non-accounting teams.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems preferred.
• Background in inventory accounting, manufacturing, agriculture, food processing, or product costing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cost Accounting & Financial Analysis: Analyze production, labor, materials, overhead, and other operating expenses.
• Management Reporting: Prepare monthly financial reports, management reporting packages, and operational dashboards.
• Budgeting & Variance Analysis: Assist with annual budgets, financial forecasts, and ongoing planning activities.
• Inventory & Product Costing: Assist with inventory valuation, cost allocations, and product costing.
• General Accounting & Month-End Close: Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Operational Partnership & Process Improvement: Collaborate with operational teams to understand financial results and cost drivers.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Cost analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Accountant

$90000 - $105000 per year | Union Gap, WA | On-site | Permanent

Exciting Accountant role with an established, reputable agriculture company!

A bit about us:

Our client is an established agricultural company in Washington State with operations spanning production, processing, storage, and distribution. Operating in a seasonal, inventory-driven environment, the organization relies on strong financial oversight, cost management, and operational efficiency to support its continued success.

Why join us?

Make a business impact: Use financial data to help leadership understand costs, margins, and operational performance.

Go beyond traditional accounting: Focus on managerial accounting, cost analysis, and financial reporting rather than purely transactional duties.

Work cross-functionally: Partner with teams across production, operations, and distribution to identify opportunities for improvement.

Build your expertise: Gain exposure to budgeting, forecasting, inventory costing, and operational financial planning.

Join an established organization: Become part of a business where accounting plays an important role in day-to-day operations and long-term decision-making.

Job Details

We are seeking an analytical and detail‑oriented Accountant with experience or an interest in cost accounting, managerial accounting, and financial analysis. This individual will help evaluate financial performance, monitor operating costs, prepare management reports, and provide insights that support informed business decisions. The position will work closely with accounting and operational teams to understand cost drivers, investigate financial variances, and improve visibility into profitability across various business activities. The ideal candidate enjoys working with numbers beyond the general ledger and can translate financial information into meaningful insights for non‑financial stakeholders. Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, food processing, or another inventory‑intensive industry is beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Accounting & Financial Analysis

• Analyze production, labor, materials, overhead, and other operating expenses.
• Monitor cost trends and identify opportunities to improve cost control and profitability.
• Evaluate financial performance across departments, products, and operational activities.

Management Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial reports, management reporting packages, and operational dashboards.
• Analyze financial results and communicate key findings to leadership.
• Develop reporting tools that improve visibility into business performance.

Budgeting & Variance Analysis

• Assist with annual budgets, financial forecasts, and ongoing planning activities.
• Compare actual results against budgets, forecasts, and prior‑period performance.
• Investigate variances, identify underlying causes, and communicate findings to management.

Inventory & Product Costing

• Assist with inventory valuation, cost allocations, and product costing.
• Analyze costs associated with production, processing, storage, and distribution.
• Support accurate cost tracking and financial reporting in an inventory‑driven environment.

General Accounting & Month‑End Close

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with monthly financial close activities and ensure the accuracy of financial information.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and support internal financial controls.

Operational Partnership & Process Improvement

• Collaborate with operational teams to understand financial results and cost drivers.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting procedures and improve reporting accuracy.
• Prepare financial models and ad hoc analyses to support business initiatives and management decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in accounting, cost accounting, managerial accounting, or financial analysis.
• Understanding of general accounting principles, financial statements, and month‑end close processes.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, or variance analysis.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to analyze financial and operational data.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate financial findings clearly to both accounting and non‑accounting teams.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems preferred.
• Background in inventory accounting, manufacturing, agriculture, food processing, or product costing is a plus.

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