Senior Accountant

Addison Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

PTO

Paid holidays

401K with company match

Job summary

Addison Group in Seattle metro area is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team. You will own core accounting activities, manage month-end close, and drive process improvements across multi-entity environments while ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate reporting.

The role requires 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication. CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance is required.
• 3–5 years progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with intercompany reconciliations and foreign currency transactions preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling).
• CPA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting in GAAP, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and fixed assets.
• Lead month-end close activities and support project accounting.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses, bank reconciliations, and cash forecasts.
• Drive process improvements and document accounting procedures.
• Ensure GAAP compliance, internal controls, and policy adherence.
• Support audits by preparing schedules and responding to inquiries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to accurately record transactions for monthly close.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Pivot tables

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Role

Senior Accountant

Location

Seattle metro area, hybrid

Compensation

Base salary of $95,000 to $110,000 dependent on experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision benefits, PTO, paid holidays, and 401K with company match

Our client is seeking a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to help shape scalable finance processes across multiple business units. As a key member of the growing finance and accounting team, you’ll take ownership of core accounting activities, drive process improvements, and collaborate with business leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting processes in compliance with GAAP, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, intercompany transactions, and fixed assets
• Lead month-end close activities and support project accounting
• Prepare and analyze reports such as ad hoc financial analysis, bank reconciliations, and cash balance forecasts
• Drive process improvements by documenting, standardizing, and enhancing accounting procedures and efficiencies
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies
• Support audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate recording of transactions that support project accounting and the monthly close process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity environment
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Experience with intercompany reconciliations and foreign currency transactions (preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• CPA designation (preferred)