Accountant

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories•Pullman, WA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs or audits standard journal entries, account analyses, workpapers, and reconciliations. It assists in month-end close tasks and/or the preparation of tax returns. The role involves preparing analysis of financial results for management review, and assisting with the preparation of budgets, projections, product cost analyses, and other analyses with recommendations to management. Additionally, it aids in documenting internal controls and researching/planning according to generally accepted accounting principles and current tax laws. Special projects are also part of the responsibilities. The role requires adherence to SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles, with an emphasis on understanding, creating, and simplifying processes. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Motivated, self-directed.
Experience with Excel.
Knowledge of accounting and finance principles, theories, and concepts based on educational experience.
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Background check results satisfactory to SEL.
Negative drug test result(s).

Nice To Haves

Internship experience.
Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Tax systems.
Tax, audit, project, and/or cost accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Perform or audit standard journal entries, account analyses, workpapers, and reconciliations.
Assist in performing month end close tasks, and/or the preparation of tax returns.
Prepare analysis of financial results for management review.
Prepare and/or assist with preparation of budgets, projections, product cost analyses, and other analyses, including recommendations to management.
Assist in documentation of internal controls.
Assist with research and planning according to generally accepted accounting principles and/or current tax laws.
Assist with special projects.
Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Understand. Create. Simplify.
Other duties as assigned.