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Job Description
Job Title Senior Accountant
Requirement ID 47574
Begin Date 10/31/09
Duration
Location Bothell,  WA 98021
Other Location
Description

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for assisting with the monthly financial statement closing process.  This position will also perform other duties in the area of finance operations.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
• Preparation/review of journal entries, account reconciliations.
• Update and track cash balances; prepare cash entries and reconcile cash for month end close. 
• Review fixed asset activity, journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for various month end accruals. 
• Assist in preparation of financial statements and analysis.
• Provide support to the Director of Finance and Accounting Manager and leadership to the Accounting team
• Establish, maintain and update procedures, policies and internal controls related to general accounting functions as needed.
• Preparation of audit schedules. 
• This position is not supervisory at this point, but could be based on growth in this area.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

 

Required Skills Desired Attributes:
- Bachelors Degree (or higher) in Accounting required.
- 3-7+ years general accounting experience required; public/private mix preferred
- Strong knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
- Experience working with Great Plains or other middle-market accounting software a plus.
- Biotech/Pharmaceutical/High-tech industry experience a plus.
- Detail-oriented, ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and able to perform tasks both in a team as well as individually.
- A talent for multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, learning new skills and systems.
- Interest and aptitude to improve accounting systems and business processes.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required.
- Some weekend and after hours work will be required as needed.