Job Title: Senior Accountant Job Summary: The Senior Accountant will perform account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, assisting with audit requests, leading month- and year-end close, and performing other accounting duties as assigned.The Senior Accountant has solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, strong financial analysis skills, and highly organized. The Senior accountant is collaborative, values integrity, is a self-starter who is able to set goals and objectives with little direction in a fast-paced and changing environment. The person in this role communicates clearly and concisely to financial and non-financial colleagues, both orally and in writing. Questioning the status quo by offering thought-provoking and creative solutions to improve accuracy and increase efficiency is key to the Senior Accountant's success.This remote role will be located in the Seattle area, only local applicants will be considered.Duties/Responsibilities

• Manages month- and year-end closing and routine financial reporting.
• Prepares and reviews account reconciliations.
• Manages general ledger processes, approves batches, makes/approves journal entries, reviews accuracy of journal entry postings.
• Manages budgeting/forecasting process.
• Reviews general ledger to ensure financial statement accuracy.
• Coordinates/prepares accounting schedules and provides documentation requested by external auditors.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Broadly applied software including Microsoft Office Suite, advanced knowledge using Microsoft Excel, experience is a must.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priority.
• Strong attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines and provide reports on a timely basis.
• Ability to work independently.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. / B.S.) or equivalent in Finance or Accounting.
• Three to five years of general accounting experience.
• REQUIRED: Project accounting experience, ideally in construction or engineering industries.
• Vista, Sage, Deltek or other mainstream project-based ERP experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP and Project Accounting.

Preferred: * Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA). Working Conditions: The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bending or crouching; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Some lifting of files, opening cabinets.
• Bending or standing as necessary.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Work Environment: Position is sedentary with prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, kneelingThis description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.Who is Sealaska? Established in 1972, Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. Our 23,000 shareholders are Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people with more than 10,000 years of ancestral ties to the oceans, forests and communities of Southeast Alaska. We serve the twin goals of economic prosperity and environmental protection.We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all our employees. As a Native-owned company, Sealaska Corporation is proud to promote an inclusive and diverse workplace, with respect for the cultural traditions in the communities where we operate.Sealaska Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to an enrolled member of a federally-recognized Indian Tribe** "Indian Tribe" means an Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 668; 43 U.S.C. 1601) which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.Other details

• Pay Type Salary
• Min Hiring Rate $90,000.00
• Max Hiring Rate $110,000.00
• Travel Required Yes

Apply Now* Sealaska Corporation, 1200 6th Ave., Seattle, Washington, United States of America