Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the MPS Finance and Accounting Team and is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of various ledger accounts, timely month-end close and financial reporting activities, key controls and business processes, and a variety of financial and analytical support activities for MPS and its subsidiaries in Asia and Europe.

• Leads day-to-day accounting activities and month-end close by monitoring and reconciling general ledger accounts, preparing journal vouchers, and providing management with timely and accurate reporting
• Proactively identifies and proposes accounting solutions for new or unusual business transactions and helps to ensure that the day-to-day accounting is consistent with corporate accounting policies, procedures, and GAAP.
• Responsible for the monthly review of financial results and variance analysis as compared to forecast, goal, and last year for assigned areas.
• Responsible for monthly Balance Sheet review and for resolution of all outstanding issues.
• Support Accounts Payable
• Provides ad hoc support to the finance team as needed
• Responsible for assisting with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance

• BS/BA degree in accounting or related field
• US GAAP accounting knowledge with 3+ years of accounting experience, including Big 4
• CPA Preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and organization skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel.
• Must be able to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision
• Can effectively apply accounting knowledge to solve for day-to-day operational needs as well as ad hoc projects

Kirkland, WA (onsite)

• MPS offers a comprehensive benefits package.
• We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, and life and disability protection.
• Employees in sales positions may be eligible for our sales incentive bonuses.
• Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation.

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The target hiring range for this position is $110,000 - $140,000.

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of MPS to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.