Senior Accountant

GeoEngineers • Redmond, WA

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About The Position

The Senior Accountant supports the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, manages assigned accounting activities, and ensures compliance with GAAP and company policies. The role supports monthly and year-end close activities, account reconciliations, tax compliance, and technical accounting research. It also collaborates with Accounting and operational teams to support business objectives, improve accounting processes, and provide reliable financial information to management.

The position is based in a normal office environment in Redmond, Washington, with moderate noise levels. It involves prolonged sitting and computer use, regular walking, bending, standing, and reaching, occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds, and occasional travel as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with a concentration in Accounting.
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a project-based professional services environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and corporate tax requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project accounting revenue recognition, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and job costing in a professional services environment.
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to maintain productive working relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, take initiative, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing requirements while contributing to the Accounting team.
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally, as needed.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA licensure.
• Experience in engineering, architecture, construction, or another project-based professional services environment.
• Knowledge of AASHTO/FAR requirements.
• Experience supporting external audits and tax preparation.
• Experience with ERP and accounting systems such as Deltek Vantagepoint, Sage, EZLease, or similar platforms.
• Continuous improvement mindset, with experience streamlining accounting processes while maintaining appropriate internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned general ledger accounts, month-end close activities, and bank account reconciliations; assist with financial statement preparation, review, and analysis.
• Partner with Project Accounting to support the appropriate application of ASC 606 to project revenue recognition, including time-and-expense, fixed-fee, percentage-of-completion, and combined methods.
• Record office and vehicle leases in lease accounting software to support ASC 842 reporting and compliance.
• Assist with federal, multi-state, and local tax compliance, including preparing returns as needed and processing payments by applicable deadlines.
• Support the annual financial review and overhead audit by preparing requested documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Perform technical accounting research and analysis to determine appropriate accounting treatment for complex transactions.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Identify and support improvements to accounting processes and internal controls.
• Maintain current knowledge of accounting practices and industry trends and apply it to business needs.
• Assist with other general accounting projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare, including a travel benefit for care not locally available.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Wellbeing benefits.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Employees may be eligible for an annual year-end bonus, subject to program eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior