Sr. Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to lead inventory-focused accounting activities for our manufacturing operation in Everett, Washington. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting a timely close process, and delivering meaningful analysis tied to inventory performance and cost trends. The ideal candidate will work closely with finance and operational partners to strengthen controls, improve reporting quality, and support sound business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Direct inventory accounting activities, including product valuation and the review of excess or slow-moving stock reserves.
• Coordinate period-end tasks connected to inventory by preparing journal entries, completing reconciliations, and evaluating fluctuations in account balances.
• Examine inventory movement, cost of goods sold, and margin performance to identify patterns and communicate practical recommendations to leadership.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and supply chain teams to improve the accuracy of inventory records and product costing.
• Maintain strong internal controls for inventory accounting and support compliance with company policies and established control frameworks.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle count programs, researching variances and helping resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Monitor inventory-related accruals and other accounting adjustments to ensure balances are complete and properly recorded.
• Prepare support for audit requests and respond to questions related to inventory accounting and associated financial activity.
• Contribute to process enhancements and system-related initiatives that affect inventory and cost accounting workflows.

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $92,000.

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision 401k with match

PTO:

if hired before 6/30- get 40 hours floating PTO, then can accrue up to 80 hours rest of year 6 paid holidays Requirements

• Experience managing month-end close responsibilities within an accounting environment.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation.
• Background in inventory accounting and cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to analyze financial results related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and gross margin.
• Familiarity with internal control standards, including SOX compliance practices.
• Experience supporting inventory counts, investigating variances, and resolving accounting discrepancies.
• Proficiency collaborating with cross-functional business partners to improve accounting accuracy and reporting.