Senior Accountant - Bellingham, WA

The Senior Accountant will perform accounting activities and support the preparation of consolidated financial reports to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. Responsible for a full range of professional accounting duties, including but not limited to maintenance of the organization’s general ledger, preparation of financial reports, consolidation, review and preparation of technical accounting memos, fixed asset and lease accounting, inventory management procedures and assistance with compliance efforts related to audit, taxes, internal controls and other areas as assigned.

• Complete procedures to implement and support accurate inventory accounting, partnering with the operations team for inventory counts, cost accounting, calculation of Cost of Goods Sold, understanding of key variances, and development of processes to improve accuracy of accounting in this area.
• Monitoring and analyzing accounting data and supporting the production of monthly and annual consolidated financial statements.
• Support company Controllers in preparation of monthly account reconciliations, journal entries and financial statements, including corporate consolidation procedures.
• Review financial activity in key areas including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and benefits and taxes.
• Collect and review monthly closing documentation from company subsidiaries for consolidation and audit.
• Do accounting research to determine proper accounting methods, policies and principles.
• Assist in the development and implementation of internal control environment.
• Prepare documentation to support completion of the company’s annual audits, sales tax, property tax and income tax returns.
• Maintain fixed asset listings, post depreciation, complete lease accounting calculations and monthly entries and reconcile financial information to the general ledger.
• Other duties as assigned by company Controllers and Finance Management Team.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of related experience, preferably in both public accounting and/or dynamic private company manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build professional relationships with members and cross functional teams while facilitating a collaborative environment.
• Exhibits a high attention to detail and accuracy and ability to take initiative.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite of products.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and balance priorities. Strong sense of responsibility, accountability, and pride in delivering quality results.
• High level knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and cost accounting.
• Proven ability to effectively navigate various accounting and reporting software platforms.