Senior Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Great benefits and 401k plan

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Permanent Senior Accountant in the Engineering industry to join a fast-paced environment where teamwork and leadership drive success. You will manage month-end close, consolidations, and quarterly reporting, and analyze margins to guide strategic decisions.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with strong benefits and opportunities for cross-functional collaboration across departments. A CPA is preferred and experience with engineering accounting is ideal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in engineering.
• Solid GAAP knowledge.
• Experience with month-end close, quarterly reporting, and consolidation processes.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close procedures, including 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 with billing to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct consolidation processes, including preparation and review of journal entries.
• Generate management accounting reports on operational trends and provide analysis for decision making.
• Perform margin analysis to identify improvements and cost savings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Provide support for internal and external audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.