A growing and established organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team. This role will play a key part in the month-end close process, financial reporting, account analysis, and operational support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and enjoys working cross-functionally with business leaders to provide meaningful financial insights.
Key Responsibilities
Participate in monthly and quarterly close activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Analyze financial information to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
Prepare management reporting packages and assist with financial statement preparation.
Review operating results and identify trends, fluctuations, and areas requiring additional analysis.
Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting questions, investigate discrepancies, and improve reporting accuracy.
Assist with external audit requests and preparation of supporting documentation.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules for assigned accounts.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives designed to enhance efficiency, controls, and reporting capabilities.
Support special projects and ad hoc financial analyses as assigned by leadership.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Approximately 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Experience in public accounting, consulting, audit, or a complex corporate accounting environment is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data and communicate findings effectively.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial systems and reporting tools.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.
Preferred Background
Experience supporting multi-entity organizations or business units.
Exposure to external audits and financial statement preparation.
Experience improving accounting processes and internal controls.
Compensation & Benefits
Performance-based bonus opportunity.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
Retirement savings program with employer participation.
Paid time off, paid holidays, and additional leave programs.
Employee wellness and assistance resources.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Seattle, WA
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Policiesunmatched
Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
Ad Hoc Financial Modelingunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Balance Sheetunmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Networksunmatched
Consultingunmatched
Corporate Complianceunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Discrepancy Reportunmatched
Diversityunmatched
Documentationunmatched
External Auditunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Analysisunmatched
Financial Auditunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Statementsunmatched
Financial Systemsunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Investigative Reportsunmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Management Reportingunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Operational Auditunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Public Accountingunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Trend Analysisunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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