Senior Financial Analyst

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick days

Family leave

Medical/dental/vision insurance

ESOP stock ownership plan

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness benefits

STEM courses & engineering development

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Pullman, WA is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to create, interpret, and present financial insights that drive strategic decisions.

You will analyze sales, costs, and variances, prepare budgets and projections, and contribute to management-level reporting. The role requires a solid background in accounting, cost accounting, and inventory systems, with advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least 4 years of experience with computerized accounting, cost accounting, and inventory systems.
• Working knowledge of ERP or tax systems.
• Proficiency with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Creating, preparing, and analyzing sales, cost, expense variance, and other financial reporting information including summary analysis requiring evaluation and judgment of intangible conditions
• Preparing and/or assisting with budgets, projections, cost/benefits, system projects, and other complex analyses including recommendations to management
• Analyzing present and future financial performance of the company
• Prepare and analyze financial results of division and/or subsidiary operations for management review
• Prepare complex reconciliations and journal entries
• Perform account analysis and complex reconciliations including preparation of journal entries
• May assist in directing the activities of professional staff

Skills

Analytical mindset

Self-directed

Education

B.S./B.A. in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages. Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Employees contribute to practical, high-quality solutions used every day, where attention to detail and quality directly support the reliability of the electric grid.

Location

Location - Pullman, WA

This position is 100% on-site. Pullman, WA is nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays
• Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days
• 9 paid sick days
• Paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay
• Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options
• STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs
• Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits

Pay Range

Pay Range: $88,400 - $132,700 annually. We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Senior Financial Analyst level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Creating, preparing, and analyzing sales, cost, expense variance, and other financial reporting information including summary analysis requiring evaluation and judgment of intangible conditions
• Preparing and/or assisting with budgets, projections, cost/benefits, system projects, and other complex analyses including recommendations to management
• Analyzing present and future financial performance of the company
• Prepare and analyze financial results of division and/or subsidiary operations for management review
• Prepare complex reconciliations and journal entries
• Perform account analysis and complex reconciliations including preparation of journal entries
• May assist in directing the activities of professional staff

Qualifications

• Have a B.S./B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Have at least 4 years experience with computerized accounting, cost accounting, and inventory systems
• Have working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning or tax systems
• Have expertise with Excel
• Are innovative, motivated, self-directed

Preferred Qualifications

• C.P.A., C.M.A., or Masters Degree Accounting
• Experience in a manufacturing environment

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.