Senior Accountant

Benefits

• Salary Range: $90,000-$105,000 annually (depending on experience)
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance (including spouse and children) with modest payroll deductions
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 3 weeks of vacation
• Supplemental leave (used with Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave)
• 401(k) with company match
• Quarterly bonus structure
• Tuition reimbursement

REPORTS TO: Accounting Manager

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUPERVISES: N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are seeking a business-minded Senior Accountant who combines strong technical accounting expertise and a strategic understanding of manufacturing operations. This role goes beyond ensuring financial accuracy and compliance - it is about using financial insights to influence business decisions, enhance performance, and drive profitability. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted partner to operations and sales, aligning budgets and financial performance with overall business objectives.

We are seeking someone who is ambitious, growth-oriented, and eager to challenge the status quo. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.

The Senior Accountant's essential functions include:

• Advance knowledge in the accounting department by serving as a subject matter expert to staff and peers regarding GAAP standards and other accounting best practices.
• Lead and manage the company's revenue recognition process in accordance with ASC 606, ensuring accurate and timely recognition of revenue.
• Coordinates and performs month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Strategize, organize, and supervise the execution of the facility's annual physical inventory to maintain asset integrity and accountability.
• Responsible for inventory costing, the review and maintenance of standard costs, and the analysis of absorption to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective cost management.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to not only ensure compliance but also identify opportunities for process improvements, cost control and strengthened financial controls to support business objectives.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the accounting group
• Mentor and coach staff and foster a business-oriented mindset within the accounting & finance team.
• Ensure compliance with all internal controls, policies and applicable safety, quality, and environmental regulations and standards.

EDUCATION

This individual will possess:

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related business field is required for this position.
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, M.S. in Accounting, MBA, or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential are a plus.

EXPERIENCE

This individual will possess:

• (3-5) years progressive accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Comfortable working with large datasets using tools like Power Query/BI, and Alteryx; working knowledge of SQL/relational databases is a plus.
• Basic understanding of the three main financial statements and how they connect to one another
• Solid understanding of GAAP, SOX and cost accounting principles
• Proven ability to connect financial data with operational performance and business strategy
• Be dependable and available to accommodate monthly and quarterly accounting close cycles.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Confident in delivering presentations to Senior Leadership as required

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

This individual will be:

• Energetic, disciplined, and team-oriented, with strong focus on building operational effectiveness within the organization.
• Strong interpersonal and business partnering skills; able to quickly build trust and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to work varied hours as needed to meet business and audit deadlines.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a commitment to continuous learning and the ability to educate others in a dynamic environment.

PERFORMANCE FACTORS

• Attendance and Dependability:
  The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
• Communication and Contact:
  The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
• Relationships with Others:
  The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Approximately 90% of the role is performed in a standard office setting, following normal safety precautions.
• The remaining 10% involves work in a plant or manufacturing environment, which includes exposure to operating machinery and…