Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

$90000 - $105000 per year | Union Gap, WA | On-site | Permanent

Our client is an established agricultural company in Washington State with operations spanning production, processing, storage, and distribution. Operating in a seasonal, inventory-driven environment, the organization relies on strong financial oversight, cost management, and operational efficiency to support its continued success.

Make a business impact:
Use financial data to help leadership understand costs, margins, and operational performance.

Go beyond traditional accounting:
Focus on managerial accounting, cost analysis, and financial reporting rather than purely transactional duties.

Work cross-functionally:
Partner with teams across production, operations, and distribution to identify opportunities for improvement.

Build your expertise:
Gain exposure to budgeting, forecasting, inventory costing, and operational financial planning.

Join an established organization:
Become part of a business where accounting plays an important role in day-to-day operations and long-term decision-making.

We are seeking an analytical and detail‑oriented Accountant with experience or an interest in cost accounting, managerial accounting, and financial analysis. This individual will help evaluate financial performance, monitor operating costs, prepare management reports, and provide insights that support informed business decisions. The position will work closely with accounting and operational teams to understand cost drivers, investigate financial variances, and improve visibility into profitability across various business activities.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with numbers beyond the general ledger and can translate financial information into meaningful insights for non‑financial stakeholders. Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, food processing, or another inventory‑intensive industry is beneficial.

• Analyze production, labor, materials, overhead, and other operating expenses.
• Monitor cost trends and identify opportunities to improve cost control and profitability.
• Evaluate financial performance across departments, products, and operational activities.

• Prepare monthly financial reports, management reporting packages, and operational dashboards.
• Analyze financial results and communicate key findings to leadership.
• Develop reporting tools that improve visibility into business performance.

• Assist with annual budgets, financial forecasts, and ongoing planning activities.
• Compare actual results against budgets, forecasts, and prior‑period performance.
• Investigate variances, identify underlying causes, and communicate findings to management.

• Assist with inventory valuation, cost allocations, and product costing.
• Analyze costs associated with production, processing, storage, and distribution.
• Support accurate cost tracking and financial reporting in an inventory‑driven environment.

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with monthly financial close activities and ensure the accuracy of financial information.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and support internal financial controls.

• Collaborate with operational teams to understand financial results and cost drivers.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting procedures and improve reporting accuracy.
• Prepare financial models and ad hoc analyses to support business initiatives and management decisions.