Senior Accountant - Seattle, WA

Tideworks; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Bonuses dependent on position

Job summary

Tideworks in Seattle, WA seeks a Senior Accountant to own month-end close activities, procure-to-pay improvements, and reliable financial reporting in a SaaS environment.

The role collaborates with finance leadership to ensure accurate GL postings, expense capitalization, and timely audit support; experience with NetSuite and ERP systems is essential, along with strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3-6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a software or SaaS company.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong working knowledge of NetSuite (required).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (data analysis, pivot tables, complex formulas).
• Power BI or other data visualization tools preferred.
• Strong financial analysis and communication skills.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Energetic, initiative-driven, and professional in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Procure-to-Pay & General Ledger: supplier-invoice accounting and processing support.
• Purchase-order matching and exception resolution.
• Vendor onboarding support and vendor-master maintenance.
• Payment-batch preparation and supporting documentation.
• Accounts-payable reconciliations.
• Month-end close support.
• Audit schedules and documentation.
• IFS process documentation and data cleanup.
• NetSuite migration, testing, cutover, and post-go-live support.
• Review invoices, POs, AP, intercompany activities, cost of sale, and capitalization entries.

Skills

Strong financial analysis

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Senior Accountant

#26-0747

Seattle, Washington, United States

Compensation Range

$80,000 - 120,000 per year

Onsite Status

This is a Hybrid role and consists of a combination of WFH In Person work

Location(s)

1131 SW Klickitat Way, Seattle, Washington 98134, United States

Essential Job Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant is responsible for key areas of the accounting and financial reporting process, with a primary focus on month-end close activities and procure-to-pay process improvement in a software (SaaS) environment. This role ensures operating and capitalized expenses are recorded accurately, general ledger accounts are reconciled on schedule, and financial reporting is completed in a consistent and reliable manner.

The ideal candidate will possess strong financial analysis and communication skills, demonstrate a high level of attention to detail, and bring energy and initiative to a fast-paced professional environment. This individual will collaborate cross-functionally with department leaders and finance leadership to ensure purchase orders and supplier invoices are processed efficiently and correctly.

This role will also contribute to process improvements, system implementations, and automation initiatives that enhance the efficiency and scalability of the finance function.

Procure-to-Pay & General Ledger Accounting

• Supplier-invoice accounting and processing support
• Purchase-order matching and exception resolution
• Vendor onboarding support and vendor-master maintenance
• Payment-batch preparation and supporting documentation
• Accounts-payable reconciliations
• Employee-expense accounting
• Accruals and prepaids
• Assigned balance-sheet reconciliations
• General-ledger journal entries
• Fixed-asset and capitalized-cost support
• Payroll journal entries and clearing-account reconciliations
• Month-end close support
• Audit schedules and documentation
• IFS process documentation and data cleanup
• NetSuite migration, testing, cutover, and post-go-live support

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

Work closely with other members of the Finance Department to assist in the preparation of the month-end close process and in producing high quality financial statements.

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the business processes and accounting functions of the company
• Review supplier invoices, purchase orders, accounts payable, intercompany activities, cost of sale, and software development capitalization entries in the general ledger
• Perform key responsibilities in the monthly close process, including preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies or errors
• Prepare management reports, including financial statements, to support analysis of operating trends, margins, and other key metrics
• Prepare workpapers and supporting analyses for annual audits
• Work with other departments on accounting related projects and issues
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting processes
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Systems & Process Improvements

• Support the implementation and enhancement of ERP and financial systems
• Streamline the procure-to-pay processes
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting, reconciliations, and financial processes
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls related to revenue recognition

Planning, Analysis & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Assist with budget preparation and monitoring
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting requests
• Provide accounting support for external audits and compliance requirements
• Prepare audit schedules and serve as a primary point of contact for purchase orders and supplier invoices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a software or SaaS company
• Strong knowledge of S. GAAP
• Strong working knowledge of NetSuite (required)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (data analysis, pivot tables, complex formulas)
• Power BI or other data visualization tools preferred
• Strong financial analysis and communication skills
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to operate with energy, initiative, and professionalism in a collaborative environment

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Pay Range

$80,000 - 120,000 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

Eligible employees (and their families) may qualify for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as having basic life and accidental death insurance, paid disability insurance, including paid parental leave if eligible, and an Employee Assistance Program. Employees will receive paid sick and vacation time, and company holidays if eligible. The company also offers paid bereavement leave, and paid jury duty. Eligible employees can enroll in our company's 401k plan, as well as a retirement plan. Employees will be eligible for discretionary and/or metric-based bonuses dependent on their position.