Project Accountant

Title: Project Accountant – Financial Reporting

Pay: $46-$49 per hour

Type: Hybrid - Bothell, WA 98011 Bothell Washington 98011 United States

Duration: 2 year contract

We are seeking a highly analytical Senior Accountant – Financial Reporting to support complex accounting operations, with a primary focus on revenue recognition, financial reporting accuracy, and compliance.

This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of financial data while supporting month-end close, revenue analysis, financial reporting, and continuous process improvement within a SOX-controlled environment. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge, experience with revenue recognition, and the ability to analyze complex financial transactions and communicate findings effectively across cross-functional teams.

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting activities, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Perform and review revenue recognition activities in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Analyze revenue transactions, contracts, and supporting documentation to ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and financial reporting analyses.
• Investigate variances and unusual fluctuations in revenue and other financial accounts and provide explanations to management.
• Support the preparation of financial statements, management reporting, and other accounting deliverables.
• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with SOX controls, including control execution, documentation, testing support, and remediation of identified deficiencies.
• Partner with FP&A, Revenue Operations, Legal, Sales, Accounts Receivable, and other cross-functional teams to resolve accounting and reporting issues.
• Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation, analysis, and accounting support.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting workflows, controls, and automation.
• Research and apply relevant accounting guidance to complex or non-routine transactions.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within financial reporting, revenue accounting, or corporate accounting.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles, including ASC 606.
• Experience with month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules.
• Experience working within a SOX-controlled environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze complex transactions and translate accounting requirements into practical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial/accounting systems.

• CPA or progress toward CPA certification.
• Experience in a public company or SOX-regulated environment.
• Experience with ASC 606 and complex revenue arrangements.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting external audits and financial statement reporting.
• Experience with accounting process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.