Senior Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role

Great benefits

401k plan

Job summary

Jobot in Seattle is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead month-end close, GAAP reporting, and consolidation activities in a fast-paced engineering environment.

You'll analyze margins, support audits, and drive cross-functional collaboration for accurate financial statements. This hybrid role offers great benefits and a competitive salary with growth opportunities.

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.
• Proven experience in researching and resolving unusual billing issues.
• Experience in producing management accounting reports and conducting margin analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
• 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 journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare quarterly and annual GAAP financial statements, including consolidations.
• Research and resolve unusual billing issues in collaboration with billing.
• Manage consolidation processes and review journal entries.
• Generate management accounting reports on operational trends and margins.
• Perform margin analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Senior Accountant

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

A bit about us

Large Transportation and Distribution company- Industry Leader!

Why join us?

• Hybrid role
• Great benefits and 401k plan

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

Qualifications

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

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.