Want to work at a tech company where your contribution saves lives? Are you looking for a work-life balance, and the opportunity to work with smart people?
Meteorcomm is a growing global telecommunications company that provides data solutions for the railroad industry. We’re not a start-up, and not a Fortune 500 company. Basically, we offer the best of both worlds! Our team is friendly, and there’s lots of longevity (we invest in our employees). Hey, you can even bring your dog to work. Also, we don’t want you to spend your life in the car, so we are a great commute from downtown or anywhere south of Bellevue or north of Tacoma. If this sounds interesting to you, then let’s talk.
MetroComm is seeking an Accountant II to join our team. This role is directed by the Controller and works very independently on various projects and accounting duties.
Summary
Maintains accounting subsystems to ensure proper financial and internal controls are maintained as defined and assigned by management. Expected to play a key role in continuously improving transaction flows, documentation, and policies and procedures. Knowledgeable of GAAP accounting practices. Accurate and timely in execution of appointed tasks. Responsibilities maybe modified as needed - maintains accounting subsystems and assigned balance sheet accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, state sales and excise tax reporting, fixed asset record maintenance, and other duties and special accounting projects as required.

Major Duties:

Fixed Assets

• Records additions and disposals of all fixed assets in accounting system.
• Calculates monthly depreciation costs in accounting system.
• Prepares monthly and annual roll-forwards of fixed assets.
• Prepares annual personal property tax return.
• Ensures fixed asset subsystem reconciles to general ledger.

Accounts Payable

• Compiles documents including purchase orders, packing slips, credit memos, and vendor invoices.
• Enters vendor invoices and credit memos into accounting system, ensuring charge numbers and amounts are accurate, and making accruals for use tax where appropriate. Ensures all charges have the correct approvals and backup paperwork.
• Investigates and resolves problems with vendor invoices for external and internal contacts.
• Processes company credit cards, coordinating with cardholders to ensure that all charges have proper backup and approvals.
• Initiates and creates check runs, electronic funds transfers, and wire transfers for payment of vendors and employees as appropriate.
• Prepares Excise Tax/B&O tax returns.
• Reconciles accounts payable subsystem to general ledger.
• Track contractor timesheets & maintains SOW tracker.

Accounts Receivable

• Initiates and submits customer invoices for sales of hardware and software.
• Prepares invoices for professional services, including hours worked and travel expenses incurred, ensuring they are in accordance with the terms of each contract or statement of work.
• Records customer payments received.
• Investigates and resolves problems with customer invoices for external and internal contacts.
• Reconciles accounts receivable subsystem to general ledger.
• Creates adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Prepares accruals for month end.
• Performs account reconciliations.
• And other projects as needed.

Payroll

• Payroll experience – back-up for Payroll – benefits invoices backup – timesheet approvals.

• Experience with ADP
• Quarterly reporting back-up
• Supervisory Requirements

Has authority to make and implement decisions regarding processing customer terms, related tax matters, invoices, and other duties within the policies and guidelines of the position. Exercises independent judgment and initiative within company guidelines and procedures. Works on assignments that are sometimes quite complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems, formulating solutions and making recommendations. Responsible for accuracy and compliance in all work.

Describe the Requirements for this Job (Knowledge, Skill, Education and Experience)
Essential:

• Baccalaureate degree in Business, Accounting, or equivalent experience.
• 8 years' experience in a similar accounting role.
• Computer literacy, working knowledge of ERP system Sage Intacct & ADP, and advanced Excel spreadsheet expertise.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment, supporting the success of others and achieving key results.
• Self-motivated, with independent problem-solving skills.
• Proven abilities in exercising discretion regarding confidential corporate financial information.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with other employees and customers.
• Strong orientation towards quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Benefits:

MetroComm benefits include: Medical, Company sponsored Health Savings account, Dental, Vision, basic and supplemental Life insurance and AD&D, short term disability with 100% income replacement, long term disability, paid maternity leave, EAP, 401k with company match, Railroad retirement and pension plan with full vesting after 5 years, 80 hours paid sick and safe leave per year, 7 paid holidays 4 additional floating holidays throughout each calendar year, 3 weeks paid vacation to start, and an employee rewards and recognition program.

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $71,139 to $110,265. Employees new to this role can expect to make $71,139 to $84,181. In addition, there is a potential yearly bonus at 8% of base salary.

EEO Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability

We are an E-Verify Employer