Senior accountant

Puyallup Tribal Enterprises, Inc.; Fife (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Puyallup Tribal Enterprises (PTE) is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing manufacturing team. This hands‑on role covers the full accounting cycle including GL, AP/AR, fixed assets, inventory, accruals, and financial reporting, with emphasis on accuracy and GAAP compliance.

The ideal candidate will drive month‑end close, prepare statements and schedules, support budgeting and forecasting, and work cross‑functionally to improve controls and processes while maintaining the highest levels

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Five+ years progressive accounting experience including month-end close and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and product costing.
• Experience with GAAP and ERP systems such as Dynamics 365 BC, Dynamics GP, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle or similar.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work across multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with balance sheet ownership and journal entries.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation calculations.
• Issue and track purchase orders; maintain vendor records.
• Supervise staff and provide guidance and coaching.
• Perform product costing and analyze gross margins to support decisions.
• Support cycle counts and inventory reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Coordinate annual budget and quarterly forecast processes.
• Monitor results vs. plan and explain variances to leadership.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Integrity and confidentiality

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC

Dynamics GP

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Advanced Excel

Job description

Puyallup Tribal Enterprises (PTE) is seeking a skilled, detail‑oriented Senior Accountant to join our team. This position supports the financial operations of our growing manufacturing business. This hands‑on role is responsible for a broad range of accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, fixed assets, inventory accounting, journal entries, accruals, and financial reporting.

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in the month‑end close process, financial statement preparation, budgeting and forecasting support, and the continuous improvement of accounting processes and internal controls. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of GAAP, excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment while partnering with teams across the organization to support informed business decision‑making.

We are seeking employees who want to make an impact and be part of a rapidly growing company. Initiative and motivation are essential for our positions. This is a great opportunity to grow your career at a dynamic company, where you will be foundational in growing both our business and great company culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes, including ownership of balance sheet accounts, preparation of journal entries and accruals, completion of reconciliations and account analyses, in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules, and explain significant account movements and reporting variances
• Maintain fixed asset records and prepare depreciation calculations and entries
• Issue and track purchase orders and maintain vendor records and related documentation
• Supervise assigned staff, including assigning and prioritizing work, reviewing accounting transactions and workpapers, providing technical guidance and coaching, monitoring deadlines and work quality, and contributing to performance evaluations and development planning
• Perform product costing and inventory valuation activities, investigate manufacturing and inventory variances, and analyze product costs and gross margins to support operational and financial decision‑making
• Support cycle counts and physical inventories, reconcile count results to the general ledger, and investigate adjustments and shrinkage
• Coordinate the annual budget and quarterly forecast process for assigned areas, including preparing templates, working with department leaders to develop assumptions, consolidating submissions, and validating supporting data
• Maintain budget and forecast models, monitor results against plan, and analyze variances from budget, forecast, prior periods, and operational expectations
• Communicate findings, risks, and recommended actions to finance, operations, production, purchasing, and leadership teams to support business objectives and improve financial performance
• Develop, document, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls; identify and implement opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual work, and address financial risk
• Prepare audit schedules, workpapers, and supporting documentation; coordinate assigned audit requests; and support applicable federal, state, local, tribal, and other regulatory requirements
• Use all company resources efficiently to promote maximum financial results for PTE; maintain PTE equipment and assets to maximize return on investment
• Establish and maintain effective business relationships with all employees, vendors, business partners, government/regulatory entities, and communities in which we operate
• Strictly follow workplace safety measures; safeguard the welfare of all employees, guests, visitors, and business partners at all times; promptly report workplace risks, incidents, injuries, and near miss s
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all sensitive and proprietary business information and safeguard PTE assets at all times

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Five+ years of progressive accounting experience, including independent ownership of significant month‑end close and financial reporting activities
• Hands‑on experience with journal entries, accrual accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and product costing
• Experience preparing monthly financial statements and supporting budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and experience using an ERP system such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Dynamics GP, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or a comparable system
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookup functions, financial analysis, and reconciliation of large datasets
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate across functions
• High standards of accuracy and attention to detail
• Culturally sensitive and works well with the full diversity of our company and community
• Uncompromising integrity and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to occasionally work non‑standard hours to accommodate business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to pass background check

Preferred

• CPA or CMA certification
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Experience in manufacturing, food production, consumer packaged goods, or another inventory‑intensive industry
• Experience supporting external audits and implementing improvements to accounting processes or internal controls
• Experience directly supervising and developing accounting staff
• Practical experience using AI tools to improve accounting efficiency, automate routine work, reconcile or analyze large datasets, and support financial analysis

ABOUT PUYALLUP TRIBAL ENTERPRISES

Puyallup Tribal Enterprises ("PTE") is the economic development arm of one of the largest Indian tribes in the Pacific Northwest. Socially, our objectives are to increase our land asset base for the Tribe and to create jobs and job training opportunities for tribal members. Economically, PTE is focused on leveraging our existing assets to generate above‑market returns for the Tribe and our strategic partners. We manage a variety of industrial and commercial properties on the Puyallup Reservation, including lands in the City of Tacoma, City of Fife and unincorporated Pierce County, Washington. Tribal and Indian preference employer as required by law.