Senior Accountant I at True Environmental – Vancouver, Washington
True Environmental
Vancouver, Washington, 98660, United States
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Senior Accountant I
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$90,000 - $135,000 biweekly
Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the Senior Accountant I is responsible for overseeing key accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards (US GAAP). The position will take ownership of the month-end close process, perform complex reconciliations, and provide financial insights to management, often acting as a bridge between junior staff and the Director of Accounting.
Responsibilities- Month-End/Year-End Close: Lead or actively participate in closing the books, preparing, and reviewing journal entries, accruals, and account and bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
- Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, profit & loss reports, and statement of cash flows.
- General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, liability accounts, and asset accounts.
- Audit Support: Coordinate and assist with external and internal audits by preparing work papers and documentation.
- Compliance & Tax: Ensure compliance with US GAAP and local/state/federal regulations, including preparing tax returns (e.g., GST, VAT, sales tax).
- Risk Mitigation/Process Improvement: Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls. Ensures effective controls are in place and maintained to protect the integrity of financial data including revenue assurance and expense recognition.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes with close collaboration with Operations, Business Development, and business functions ensuring outputs are timely, well communicated, and robust.
- Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable: Prepares, processes and codes invoices, receipts, payments and deposits.
- Coordinates with various stakeholders including accounts payable administrators, Operations, and Finance. Responds to financial inquiries by gathering and interpreting data. Provides backup support for Director of Accounting when on leave.
- Manages special projects that support the broad-based needs of a rapidly expanding Company.
- Other related duties as required.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance.
- Completion of a CPA designation.
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in an accounting or finance position with previous experience in an environmental, AEC or other related consulting services.
- Knowledge of Canadian and U.S. corporate tax landscapes as applied to environmental services companies.
- Deep understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting, and tax regulations.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and experience with accounting software (e.g., BST, Deltek Vantagepoint).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills; high attention to detail; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Deep understanding of regulations and trends within the business
- Ability to lift a minimum of 15 pounds
- Site travel may be required
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer
This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not intended to be an extensive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Employees may be asked to perform additional tasks as needed to meet the organization's objectives. The responsibilities outlined may change based on the needs of the company and its business operations.
$90,000 - $135,000 biweekly
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