Sr. Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team in Tacoma, Washington. This is a long-term contract position where you will play a key role in managing audits, tax reviews, and financial reconciliations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting background, a proactive attitude, and the ability to handle both high-level tasks and hands-on responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct accurate and timely tax reviews, including trial balances and exemption assessments.

- Serve as the primary contact for audits, collaborating with external auditors and compiling necessary documentation.

- Perform detailed account reconciliations and ensure proper cash-to-accrual processes are implemented.

- Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger in alignment with accounting standards.

- Work closely with various departments and vendors to gather and organize financial information.

- Assist in reviewing audit partners' progress and ensure timely follow-through on outstanding items.

- Support smaller entity holdings audits and provide supplemental knowledge for internal processes.

- Oversee monthly and year-end financial close activities, ensuring all deadlines are met.

- Utilize Dynamics GP and Excel to manage reporting and financial templates effectively.

- Provide administrative support, including scanning documents and approving accounts payable. Requirements - Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, including audits and reconciliations.

- Proficiency in accrual basis accounting and general ledger management.

- Strong knowledge of month-end close processes, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.

- Expertise in Dynamics GP or similar accounting software; familiarity with Excel for reporting.

- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team setting and communicate effectively across departments.

- Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

- Experience working with external auditors and handling tax-related reviews.

- Willingness to take on both high-level responsibilities and hands-on tasks.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays.

The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at

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