Senior Accountant - Bellingham, WA

Description

The Senior Accountant will perform accounting activities and support the preparation of consolidated financial reports to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. Responsible for a full range of professional accounting duties, including but not limited to maintenance of the organization’s general ledger, preparation of financial reports, consolidation, review and preparation of technical accounting memos, fixed asset and lease accounting, inventory management procedures and assistance with compliance efforts related to audit, taxes, internal controls and other areas as assigned.

• Monitoring and analyzing accounting data and supporting the production of monthly and annual consolidated financial statements.
• Support company Controllers in preparation of monthly account reconciliations, journal entries and financial statements, including corporate consolidation procedures.
• Prepare documentation to support completion of the company’s annual audits, sales tax, property tax and income tax returns.
• Do accounting research to determine proper accounting methods, policies and principles.
• Assist in the development and implementation of internal control environment.
• Collect and review monthly closing documentation from company subsidiaries for consolidation and audit.
• Maintain fixed asset listings, post depreciation, complete lease accounting calculations and monthly entries and reconcile financial information to the general ledger.
• Complete procedures to implement and support accurate inventory accounting, partnering with the operations team for inventory counts, cost accounting, calculation of Cost of Goods Sold, understanding of key variances, and development of processes to improve accuracy of accounting in this area.
• Review financial activity in key areas including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and benefits and taxes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build professional relationships with members and cross functional teams while facilitating a collaborative environment.
• Proven ability to effectively navigate various accounting and reporting software platforms.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite of products.
• 4+ years of related experience, preferably in both public accounting and/or dynamic private company manufacturing environments.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and balance priorities. Strong sense of responsibility, accountability, and pride in delivering quality results.
• High level knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and cost accounting.
• Exhibits a high attention to detail and accuracy and ability to take initiative.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance