Senior Accountant

Jobot; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits and 401k plan

Tenured work team with top talent

Job summary

Jobot in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage month-end close, consolidations, and GAAP reporting in a fast-paced engineering environment. You will lead journal entries, reconciliations, and management reports, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive accuracy and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in accounting, 5+ years of relevant experience, strong Excel and ERP skills, and prefers CPA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in the Engineering industry.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• Proficiency in month-end close, quarterly reporting, and consolidation processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close procedures, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis of results.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP, including consolidations.
• Research and resolve unusual billing issues, working closely with the billing department to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct consolidation processes, including the preparation and review of journal entries.
• Generate management accounting reports on operational trends, providing insightful analysis to support strategic decision making.
• Perform margin analysis to identify potential areas of improvement and cost savings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Provide support for internal and external audits.

Skills

Month-end close

GAAP

Consolidations

Margin analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

ERP experience

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Senior Accountant

Job is hosted by: David Hyon

Salary: $90,000 - $115,000 per year

About us

Large Transportation and Distribution company- Industry Leader!

Why join us?

• Hybrid role
• Great benefits and 401k plan
• Tenured work team with top talent

Job Details

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Permanent Senior Accountant in the Engineering industry. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment where teamwork and leadership are crucial for success. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a variety of accounting activities including month end close, quarterly reporting, research unusual billing, consolidations process including journal entries, management accounting reports operational trends, and margin analysis.

Responsibilities

1. Oversee month-end close procedures, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis of results.
2. Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP, including consolidations.
3. Research and resolve unusual billing issues, working closely with the billing department to ensure accuracy and compliance.
4. Conduct consolidation processes, including the preparation and review of journal entries.
5. Generate management accounting reports on operational trends, providing insightful analysis to support strategic decision making.
6. Perform margin analysis to identify potential areas of improvement and cost savings.
7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and reporting.
8. Ensure compliance with all internal controls and regulatory requirements.
9. Provide support for internal and external audits.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
2. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in the Engineering industry.
3. Solid understanding of GAAP and other accounting principles.
4. Proficiency in month-end close, quarterly reporting, and consolidation processes.
5. Proven experience in researching and resolving unusual billing issues.
6. Experience in producing management accounting reports and conducting margin analysis.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
10. Experience with accounting software and ERP systems.
11. CPA certification is preferred.

In conclusion, if you are a seasoned accounting professional looking for an exciting opportunity to utilize and further develop your skills in a dynamic engineering environment, we would love to hear from you. This role offers a unique blend of technical accounting, analysis, and strategic involvement, making it a truly rewarding opportunity for the right candidate.

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