Accounting Leader: Close Process, ERP Upgrade & Team Growth

Addison Group; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Medical benefits

401(k) match

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Our client in the Pacific Northwest is seeking a Sr. Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller to join their leadership team. This hands-on role strengthens the accounting function, guides an ERP transformation, and improves processes for enhanced financial reporting.

You will lead month-end close, oversee GL/AP/AR, and drive improvements while mentoring the accounting team. This position offers visibility, stability, and a balanced work environment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory or accounting leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of month-end close, financial reporting, and general accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop an accounting team.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with accounting systems/technology.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Hands-on, accountable, proactive, and able to solve problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the general accounting and month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee core accounting functions including GL, AP, AR, cash applications, inventory, fixed assets, and lease accounting.
• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Lead the annual financial statement audit and support technical accounting research and documentation.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the general accounting team.
• Drive accountability, process improvements, and operational efficiency across the accounting function.
• Play a key role in an ongoing ERP upgrade and related system integrations.
• Partner with internal teams to improve accounting technology, reporting, and processes.
• Support budgeting, variance analysis, internal controls, and ad hoc financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline the close process and improve the overall accounting operation.

Skills

Progressive accounting experience

Accounting leadership

Excel proficiency

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our client in the Pacific Northwest is seeking a Sr. Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller to join their leadership team. This hands-on role strengthens the accounting function, guides an ERP transformation, and improves processes for enhanced financial reporting.

You will lead month-end close, oversee GL/AP/AR, and drive improvements while mentoring the accounting team. This position offers visibility, stability, and a balanced work environment with competitive benefits.