Senior Accountant

CFS; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead day-to-day accounting for our manufacturing operations across headquarters and facilities. You will manage the full accounting cycle, month-end close, and financial reporting, reporting to the Controller.

This role combines general ledger leadership with hands-on cost accounting, job costing, and inventory control. You will collaborate with A/P, A/R, and supply chain, support a NetSuite ERP implementation, and help ensure GAAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, distribution, or job-costing environments.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, full-cycle accounting, inventory costing, and project-based accounting.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience managing large datasets.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise software; NetSuite or QuickBooks exposure preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day general ledger operations, fixed assets, cash management, banking transactions, and expense allocations.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles; prepare journal entries, accruals, tax distributions, and GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Review standard costing, analyze variances, perform job-cost allocations, and evaluate gross margin profitability.
• Reconcile bank statements, balance sheet accounts, and subledgers; maintain asset, lease, and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare and file local and state taxes; ensure timely payment of corporate liabilities.
• Support NetSuite ERP implementation; refine transactional coding; strengthen internal controls; coordinate with auditors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger leadership

Cost accounting

Inventory costing

Job costing

Excel

NetSuite familiarity

QuickBooks familiarity

CPA is a plus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Job description

About The Role

This position serves as the operational lead for day-to-day accounting functions at a privately-owned manufacturer. As the Senior Accountant, you will oversee the full accounting cycle, manage the month-end closing process, and lead financial reporting for operations across headquarters and manufacturing facilities. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role combines core general ledger leadership with hands‑on cost accounting, job costing, and inventory control.

Location: Vancouver, WA – Fully onsite
Salary: $95,000-115,000

About The Role

This position serves as the operational lead for day-to-day accounting functions at a privately-owned manufacturer. As the Senior Accountant, you will oversee the full accounting cycle, manage the month-end closing process, and lead financial reporting for operations across headquarters and manufacturing facilities. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role combines core general ledger leadership with hands‑on cost accounting, job costing, and inventory control.

The organization is looking for a grounded, technically sound leader who carries themselves with a steady energy and thrives in a manufacturing environment. You will partner closely with accounts payable and accounts receivable, maintain internal control frameworks, and support an ongoing NetSuite ERP implementation. It is an exceptional fit for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys cross‑functional collaboration with sales, supply chain, and operations teams to align financial reporting with overall business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Accounting Leadership: Oversee day-to-day general ledger operations, fixed assets, cash management, banking transactions, and expense allocations.
• Financial Close & Reporting: Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles, preparing journal entries, accruals, tax distributions, and GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Cost Accounting & Inventory: Review standard costing, analyze material, labor, and overhead variances, perform job-cost allocations, and evaluate gross margin profitability.
• Account Reconciliations & Asset Management: Reconcile key bank statements, balance sheet accounts, and subledgers, while maintaining capital asset, lease, and depreciation schedules.
• Tax & Compliance: Prepare and file local and state sales, excise, and personal property tax returns, ensuring timely payment of all corporate liabilities.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Support the NetSuite ERP implementation, refine transactional coding, strengthen internal controls, and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA is a plus but not required.
• 5 or more years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within manufacturing, distribution, or job-costing environments.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, full-cycle accounting, inventory costing, and project-based accounting principles.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience managing large datasets.
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise software and accounting systems; exposure to QuickBooks or NetSuite is strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to support accounting staff and collaborate cross‑functionally.