Senior Accountant
<p>We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Bellevue for a contract role.</p><p><br></p><p>The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing and managing complex accounting processes, ensuring financial accuracy, and adhering to compliance standards. The role requires a strong foundation in accounting principles, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)</li><li>Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis</li><li>Manage the general ledger to ensure proper classification and documentation of transactions</li><li>Provide insights into financial performance by analyzing data, identifying trends, and delivering actionable recommendations to support business strategy</li><li>Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax laws and regulations; assist in the preparation of tax filings</li><li>Support audits, including preparing audit schedules and liaising with internal and external auditors</li><li>Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff by providing guidance, training, and development opportunities</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and enhance operational efficiencies</li><li>Research regulatory changes and implement new accounting standards as required to ensure compliance and best practices </li></ul>
<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification highly preferred</li><li>Minimum of 4 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including supervisory responsibilities </li><li>Strong knowledge of GAAP and demonstrated expertise in complex accounting functions</li><li>Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems preferred </li><li>Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail</li><li>Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment</li><li>Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced work setting</li></ul>
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- Bellevue, WA
- remote
- Temporary
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42.00 - 52.00 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Bellevue for a contract role.</p><p><br></p><p>The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing and managing complex accounting processes, ensuring financial accuracy, and adhering to compliance standards. The role requires a strong foundation in accounting principles, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)</li><li>Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis</li><li>Manage the general ledger to ensure proper classification and documentation of transactions</li><li>Provide insights into financial performance by analyzing data, identifying trends, and delivering actionable recommendations to support business strategy</li><li>Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax laws and regulations; assist in the preparation of tax filings</li><li>Support audits, including preparing audit schedules and liaising with internal and external auditors</li><li>Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff by providing guidance, training, and development opportunities</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and enhance operational efficiencies</li><li>Research regulatory changes and implement new accounting standards as required to ensure compliance and best practices </li></ul>
- 2025-09-29T23:58:43Z