Accountant

Chamberlin Ag; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mental health benefits

401k

Profit sharing

Job summary

Chamberlin Agriculture is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the Controller in delivering accurate financial reporting. You will own core closing activities, prepare statements, and research technical accounting guidance to ensure compliant treatment of transactions.

The role emphasizes improving reporting quality, documenting conclusions, and collaborating across accounting policies, controls, and audits. East Wenatchee location with standard 8am-5pm hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience with exposure to technical accounting topics.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP (IFRS a plus).
• Experience researching accounting guidance and documenting positions.
• Proficiency with accounting systems such as Sage and QuickBooks.
• Advanced Excel skills and high attention to detail.
• CPA (preferred or in progress).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements and disclosures in accordance with GAAP or IFRS.
• Lead critical components of the month-end and year-end close, including journal entries and consolidations.
• Research and apply technical accounting guidance to support proper treatment of transactions.
• Draft accounting memos and document conclusions for complex or non-routine areas.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and ensure balance sheet integrity.
• Analyze financial results and explain variances to management.
• Partner with the Controller on implementation of new accounting standards and policies.
• Support external audits, including preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting policies, controls, and reporting processes.
• Invoicing & AP/AR (Limited Scope)
• Maintain general familiarity with AP/AR workflows to support overall financial accuracy.
• Provide occasional backup support for invoicing or billing as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA (preferred or in progress)

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Description

Chamberlin Agriculture • Accountant • East Wenatchee, WA • Bookkeeping Department

Job Type: Full-time, Benefit Eligible. Hours 8am-5pm Monday through Friday

Job Summary

We’re looking for a Senior Accountant with a strong foundation in technical accounting and financial reporting. In this role, you’ll partner closely with the Controller to ensure accurate, compliant financials and support complex accounting areas. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys digging into accounting guidance, improving reporting quality, and owning key parts of the closing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements and disclosures in accordance with GAAP or IFRS
• Lead critical components of the month-end and year-end close, including journal entries and consolidations
• Research and apply technical accounting guidance to support proper treatment of transactions
• Draft accounting memos and document conclusions for complex or non-routine areas
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and ensure balance sheet integrity
• Analyze financial results and explain variances to management
• Partner with the Controller on implementation of new accounting standards and policies
• Support external audits, including preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting policies, controls, and reporting processes
• Invoicing & AP/AR (Limited Scope)
• Maintain general familiarity with AP/AR workflows to support overall financial accuracy
• Provide occasional backup support for invoicing or billing as needed

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience with exposure to technical accounting topics
• Strong knowledge of GAAP (IFRS a plus)
• Experience researching accounting guidance and documenting positions
• Proficiency with accounting systems such as Sage and QuickBooks
• Advanced Excel skills and high attention to detail
• CPA (preferred or in progress)

Salary and Benefits

$55,000 - $75,000 range - Actual hourly range and benefits may differ based upon skills and experience. The position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision and mental health insurance, 401k, profit-sharing, and other benefits. Details to be discussed during application process.

About Chamberlin Agriculture

Chamberlin Agriculture is an independently owned and operated agricultural distributor headquartered in East Wenatchee, Washington. We are dedicated to supporting our growers with the highest level of customer service and a full range of agricultural products and services to optimize sustainable and quality fruit production. Over the past 40 years, we have built strong, lasting relationships in the agricultural community.