Senior Accountant
$95,000–$115,000 year
On-siteVancouver, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, fixed assets, inventory, banking, and expense management. Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, commissions, tax distributions, and recurring entries in a timely and accurate manner. Reconcile all key accounts on a regular basis, including bank statements, subledgers, and balance sheet accounts. Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations and subledger roll-forwards. Prepare and file sales, excise, personal property, and other required tax filings; ensure timely payment of related liabilities. Monitor and analyze key financial metrics and trends, including costs, revenues, and commitments; support forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis. Maintain and strengthen internal controls to ensure compliance and mitigate financial risk. Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, and leadership to align financials with business goals. Support ERP (NetSuite) implementation and ongoing improvements; assist with system integrations and upgrades. Coordinate with external auditors, banks, and tax advisors for reporting, audits, and compliance. Lead accounting staff; provide back-up and cross-functional support as needed. This full-time, on-site role reports to the Controller in Vancouver, Washington.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Employment will be conditioned upon passing a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check
- Employees must be able to lift and move up to 10 pounds occasionally and rarely lift or move up to 15 pounds
- Close vision is required for this job, specifically for reading and viewing a computer screen for extended periods
- This is a sedentary office position requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk (up to 6 to 8 hours a day)
- Employees are occasionally required to reach with their hands and arms, stand, and walk (typically totaling no more than 2 hours per day)
- Employees must be able to frequently communicate with others and exchange accurate information
- Employees will operate in a climate-controlled environment and tolerate quiet to moderate noise levels
- If occasional visits to the shop floor or warehouse are required, employees may be asked to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and tolerate moderate to loud noise levels
Desired Qualifications
- CPA
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
- Experience with ERP systems (Quickbooks &/or NetSuite)
- Strong Excel and analytical skills; ability to organize and interpret large data sets
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Manufacturing, distribution, or job-costing environment experience
- Exposure to inventory accounting, standard costing, and project-based accounting
- Familiarity with tax reporting, payroll accounting, and audit preparation
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