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Staff Accountant

Job Title
Staff Accountant
Location
FIFE,  WA 98424
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Description

Title:  Staff Accountant                                   Department:  Accounting

Location: Fife, WA                                          Class:  Full Time, Regular, Exempt Position

Reports To: Controller                                   

Supervises:  N/A

Position Summary

The main responsibility of the position is to provide accurate and timely month-end reporting and reconciliation of general ledger accounts. This includes variance analysis and documentation of account balances.  The secondary responsibility is to support the Controller with budgeting and maintaining the budgets/analysis of actual events.  This position will also participate in developing internal controls.
 

Essential Duties / Functions

  • Responsible for preparing and posting all month end journal entries, including accruals.
  • Reconcile general ledger balance sheet accounts, including multiple bank accounts.
  • Perform variance analyses for the income statement and balance sheet.
  • Maintain fixed asset subledger (separate system) and reconcile to GL.
  • Assist in the annual financial audit, including preparing audit schedules.
  • Oversee and reconcile cash postings made overseas. Post some A/R related items.
  • Intercompany billing and reconciliation.
  • Prepare and file monthly and quarterly Hawaiian excise and Washington B & O taxes.
  • Post employee expense reports and monthly credit card transactions.
  • Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly operating forecasts.
  • Ad-hoc reporting, special projects, and other analysis as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Accounting from a four-year accredited college/university is preferred.
  • Minimum 2 years general ledger experience. Skilled in general accounting, analysis, account reconciliation and month-end closing & financial reporting
  • Proficient with accounting software; experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and Management Reporter would be a plus.
  • Advanced Excel skills including Vlookup and IF Functions.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Clear and concise written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP while staying current in all accounting related principles
  • Self-motivated, organized and takes initiative. Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Able to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, across multiple departments and geographies, and interact positively with outside parties.

Location/Travel Requirements

This position will be located in Fife, Washington and could possibly require some travel, although this would be minimal if required.