Accounting Manager

Hardware Sales; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Hardware Sales in Bellingham, WA seeks an Accounting Manager to lead day‑to‑day accounting operations and supervise a team of 5–6 staff, reporting to the CFO.

This hands‑on role covers financial controls, monthly close, reconciliations, and compliance across multiple locations, with focus on GAAP adherence and accurate financial reporting for retail and rental operations. You'll partner with the CFO on audits and SOP improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Progressive accounting experience in high-volume environment mandatory.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls mandatory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication required.
• High accuracy and attention to detail essential.
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP software and Advanced Excel required.
• Experience building and documenting SOPs mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close, account reconciliations, and general ledger accuracy.
• Review and approve AP/AR work product with proper documentation.
• Reconcile complex accounts across multiple locations and systems.
• Support CFO with financial reporting, budgeting, and ad hoc analysis.
• Develop, document, and maintain SOPs for core accounting functions.
• Lead and mentor a 5–6 person accounting team, setting expectations and coaching.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies across locations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Supervisory experience

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

4 Year Degree

Tools

Accounting/ERP software

Excel

Job description

Job Details

Location: Bellingham, WA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00

Travel Percentage: None

Shift: Any

Job Category: Accounting

About the Role

The Accounting Manager leads Hardware Sales' day‑to‑day accounting operations and manages a team of office and administrative staff, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

This role is hands‑on, high‑transaction‑volume, mandating responsibility for financial controls, reconciliations, monthly close, and compliance across the retail and rental operation in Bellingham, Ferndale, WA and Greenwood, IN.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Controls & Compliance

• Design, implement, and enforce internal financial controls across accounting operations.
• Monitor compliance with GAAP and internal policy across AP, AR, and cash handling processes company‑wide.
• Partner with the CFO on audit readiness and serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors on day‑to‑day inquiries.
• Identify control gaps or process breakdowns before they become financial or compliance problems, and escalated to the CFO promptly.

Accounting Operations & Reconciliation

• Oversee monthly close, account reconciliations, and general ledger accuracy across a high‑transaction‑volume, multi‑location environment.
• Review and approve AP and AR work product, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.
• Reconcile complex accounts, including banks, credit cards, inventory, internal transactions, and others.
• Support the CFO with financial reporting, budgeting support, and ad hoc financial analysis.

Team Leadership & Development

• Directly supervise and coach a team of 5‑6, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Office Assistant, Accounting Assistant, and the Cashier Manager.
• Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular one‑on‑ones, and hold the team accountable to documented SOPs.
• Identify skill gaps and build training plans to upskill office and accounting staff over time.
• Act as a working coach and escalation point for the Cashier Manager on cash handling and POS reconciliation issues.

Process Improvement & Standard Operating Procedures

• Build, document, and maintain SOPs for core accounting and office administrative functions, replacing informal or undocumented processes.
• Continuously evaluate existing workflows for efficiency, accuracy, and audit risk, and lead the implementation of improvements.
• Partner with the CFO and other department leaders to standardize processes across all company locations.

Business & Administrative Compliance

• Oversee business licensing, vehicle licensing and registration, and other recurring regulatory filings required to keep the company in good standing across Washington and Indiana.
• Track renewal deadlines for licenses, permits, and company plans to ensure nothing lapses.
• Manage or coordinate company business and liability insurance plan administration and related vendor relationships as assigned by the CFO.
• Serve as a secondary point of contact for general office administrative functions supporting the broader team.

Communication & Reporting

• Communicate clearly and proactively with the CFO on the status of close, control issues, and administrative compliance items.
• Translate accounting detail into plain language for non‑accounting stakeholders across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field mandatory.
• Progressive accounting experience in a high‑transaction‑volume environment mandatory.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal control mandatory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication mandatory.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail mandatory.
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP software and advanced Excel mandatory.
• Must have experience in building and documenting SOP mandatory.
• Experience with business licensing, regulatory filings, or general office administration is a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This is primarily an office‑based, sedentary role requiring extended periods of computer work and routine use of accounting software and spreadsheets.

Must walk between office, retail, and warehouse areas, and occasionally travel between the Bellingham and Ferndale locations.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Benefits

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