Senior Accountant

Seattle Search Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Health benefits

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Career development

Job summary

Seattle Search Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team in Seattle. The role focuses on month-end close, financial reporting, and account analysis, providing insights to business leaders for improved reporting accuracy.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of accounting experience, a strong grasp of U.S. GAAP and Excel, and the ability to work independently while collaborating across departments. This position is on-site in Seattle with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required.
• Approximately 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Prepare management reporting packages and financial statements.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and variances.
• Collaborate with business leaders to provide insights and improvements.
• Support external audits and internal controls initiatives.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and schedule support.
• Contribute to process improvements and ad hoc analyses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Senior Accountant

About the Opportunity

A growing and established organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team. This role will play a key part in the month-end close process, financial reporting, account analysis, and operational support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and enjoys working cross-functionally with business leaders to provide meaningful financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly and quarterly close activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial information to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Prepare management reporting packages and assist with financial statement preparation.
• Review operating results and identify trends, fluctuations, and areas requiring additional analysis.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting questions, investigate discrepancies, and improve reporting accuracy.
• Assist with external audit requests and preparation of supporting documentation.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules for assigned accounts.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives designed to enhance efficiency, controls, and reporting capabilities.
• Support special projects and ad hoc financial analyses as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in public accounting, consulting, audit, or a complex corporate accounting environment is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data and communicate findings effectively.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.

Preferred Background

• Experience supporting multi-entity organizations or business units.
• Exposure to external audits and financial statement preparation.
• Experience improving accounting processes and internal controls.

Compensation & Benefits

• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings program with employer participation.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and additional leave programs.
• Employee wellness and assistance resources.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.