Staff Accountant

Safe Boats International•Bremerton, WA

6d•$34 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting functions, with primary responsibility for accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger transactions, and account reconciliations. This position will also support the month-end close process, including preparation of accruals, adjusting journal entries, reconciliations, and other financial reporting activities. SAFE Boats’ Finance Department is committed to providing accurate, timely, and reliable financial information while maintaining a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, self-motivated, trustworthy, detail-oriented, and committed to meeting deadlines. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

Associates or bachelor’s degree in accounting or 5+ years performing accounts payable and/or accounts receivable is required.
Ability to self-manage and self-motivate.
Knowledge of GAAP.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to be both fast and accurate.
Experience using ERP accounting software.
Experience using Microsoft Word, Adobe, email, and the internet.
High-level of proficiency using Excel is required.
Proficient using a 10 Key.
Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed.
Position requires use of computer, telephones, and other office equipment, reading, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity.
Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time (up to 10 hours).
Must be eligible to work in the United States and be ITAR compliant.
Must be 18 years of age or over.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform accounts payable functions including receiving, reviewing, and processing vendor invoices, matching invoices to documentation, reviewing requisitions, collaborating with other departments to resolve discrepancies, verifying coding and approvals, entering invoices for payment, processing weekly check runs, preparing vendor checks for mailing, filing paid invoices, identifying and documenting use tax transactions, maintaining vendor files, setting up new vendors, communicating with vendors, processing and reconciling employee expense reports and corporate credit card transactions, and performing monthly vendor account reconciliations.
Perform accounts receivable functions including establishing new customer accounts, obtaining and monitoring customer resale certificates, preparing and processing project-related accounts receivable invoices, tracking and managing progress payment invoices, submitting and tracking invoices from government invoicing websites, providing back-up support for daily parts sales invoices, maintaining accurate accounts receivable records, updating cash flow forecasts, and supporting the Customer Service Group by tracking and managing unfulfilled Parts Orders.
Record, maintain, and analyze financial information using the company’s ERP and accounting systems.
Prepare general ledger journal entries and perform account reconciliations.
Review accounting transactions for accuracy, including account coding, mathematical accuracy, supporting documentation, and proper approvals.
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Assist with internal and external audits by preparing supporting documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Provide cross-functional support to other members of the Finance Department as needed.
Assist the accounting team with the month-end closing process.
Greet visitors and applicants at the front window (as needed).
Provide general office administrative support including answering phones, taking messages, and ordering supplies, as needed.
Perform other accounting, administrative, and special project duties as assigned.