General Ledger Accountant

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and a disciplined close process in Seattle, Washington. This role will contribute to core accounting activities, partner with operational teams to explain results, and help maintain strong compliance and documentation standards. The position offers meaningful exposure to inventory and manufacturing-related accounting while supporting continuous improvement across reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.

Responsibilities:

• Record and review journal entries for accruals, prepaid items, intercompany activity, and other period-end adjustments to keep the general ledger accurate.

• Complete balance sheet reconciliations, investigate unusual items, and resolve discrepancies with appropriate supporting documentation.

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities by preparing schedules, validating transactions, and helping ensure deadlines are met.

• Examine account fluctuations and operating results, research underlying causes, and provide clear explanations for financial variances.

• Support management reporting and financial analysis by compiling reliable data and communicating findings to both finance and operational partners.

• Work closely with teams across Finance, Operations, Production, Inventory, and Procurement to improve reporting accuracy and strengthen business insight.

• Contribute to audit readiness by organizing records, responding to audit requests, and following internal control and compliance requirements.

• Build familiarity with inventory and manufacturing accounting practices and provide added support during high-volume production and inventory periods.

• Identify ways to improve reconciliations, reporting workflows, documentation, and controls, including support for procedure updates and system enhancements.

Benefits

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families. Basic life insurance, voluntary life, and long-term disability included.

• Retirement: Safe Harbor 401(k) plan.

• Time Off: 8 paid holidays per year plus Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 3 weeks annually (increasing with tenure).

• Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available for employees and dependents.

• Commuter Benefits & Free Onsite Parking

Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience with strong exposure to general ledger work and period-end close.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, manage accrual-based accounting, and support financial reporting.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis.

• Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks or other enterprise financial systems.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.

• Experience in manufacturing, food processing, seafood, or other inventory-driven environments is preferred, especially with knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, or audit support.

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