Senior Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role

Great benefits and 401k plan

Tenured work team with top talent

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a highly capable Senior Accountant in Seattle, WA, to manage month-end close, quarterly reporting, and consolidations. The role emphasizes accuracy in unusual billing research, margin analysis, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering finance teams.

The successful candidate should bring 5+ years of accounting experience, GAAP proficiency, and strong analytical skills. A CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in the Engineering industry.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and other accounting principles.
• Proficiency in month-end close, quarterly reporting, and consolidation processes.
• Experience in researching and resolving unusual billing issues.
• Experience with management accounting reports and margin analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems.
• CPA certification is preferred.

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

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Accountant

Seattle, WA, US

Experience: Mid Level

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

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.

A bit 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

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