Accounting Manager: GL Lead, Close & Process Improvement

Matrix Finance and Accounting; Kent (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Kent, Washington is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead their General Ledger team. This role entails managing month-end close processes, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and providing guidance to a team of accountants. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or CPA-eligible, and 5-8 years of accounting experience, including supervisory roles. Strong skills in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Ability to drive process improvements and automation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of GL accountants.
• Oversee the month-end close processes.
• Analyze financial results and variances.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Communication

Process Improvement

Education

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

CPA or CPA-eligible

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A financial services company in Kent, Washington is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead their General Ledger team. This role entails managing month-end close processes, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and providing guidance to a team of accountants. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or CPA-eligible, and 5-8 years of accounting experience, including supervisory roles. Strong skills in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel are essential.