Senior Staff Accountant

Job Title: Senior Staff Accountant

As a Senior Staff Accountant, you will play a crucial role in managing and maintaining the financial integrity of our operations. You will be responsible for overseeing general ledger activities, financial reporting, manufacturing and cost accounting, accounts payable and receivable, fixed assets, month‑end and year‑end close processes, compliance, and process improvement initiatives.

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries, ensuring accurate account coding and maintenance of the general ledger.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, accounts payable/receivable, prepaid expenses, and accruals.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and support internal reporting packages for management.
• Maintain and reconcile inventory accounts, analyze standard costs, variances, and production performance.
• Review labor and overhead allocations for accurate costing and support inventory accuracy processes.
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable oversight, ensuring accuracy and timely processing of vendor invoices.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules, track capital projects, and manage asset additions, disposals, and transfers.
• Lead month‑end and year‑end close processes, prepare financial schedules for audits and tax filings, and coordinate with external CPA firms.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies, support sales/use tax reporting, and assist in developing internal controls.
• Identify inefficiencies in accounting processes, recommend improvements, and participate in ERP system reporting and cross‑functional projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in accounting software/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

• Experience in manufacturing accounting is highly preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with operations leadership.
• Strong communication skills to support collections and customer billing processes.

The position is based onsite in a comfortable corporate office environment, adjacent to production facilities. Working hours are from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The company offers a family‑oriented culture with opportunities for growth and learning new skills within a small accounting department. Employees are recognized for their hard work through snap awards and enjoy company events.

Contract to Hire based out of Liberty Lake, WA.

The pay range for this position is $36.00 – $43.26 per hour.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
  
  Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave)

Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in Liberty Lake, WA.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the…