Financial Reporting Senior Accountant

Expeditors International of Washington is a Fortune 500 global logistics and freight forwarding company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.  With over 18,000 employees across 60+ countries and annual revenues exceeding $10 billion, we deliver innovative solutions and world-class service to our clients.  

Join our dynamic External Reporting & Accounting team as a Financial Reporting Senior Accountant! You’ll play a key role in preparing quarterly and annual SEC filings, analyzing consolidated financial results, and supporting both internal and external audits. This position offers the chance to collaborate with talented professionals worldwide, deepen your expertise in financial reporting, and contribute to our ongoing success in the global marketplace. Be part of an energetic team that values excellence, integrity, curiosity and pride.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analysis & Review: Examine financial statements submitted by our international subsidiaries to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• SEC Filings: Preparing financial statements, footnote and MD&A supporting workpapers.
• Reporting: Deliver clear, insightful financial analysis to senior management and internal stakeholders.
• Month-End Close: Prepare consolidation entries and support the accounting of certain subsidiaries.
• Audit Support: Facilitate internal and external audit processes.
• Accounting Standards: Participate in the adoption of new accounting standards and handle complex  transactions.
• Equity & Share-Based Compensation: Prepare share-based compensation accounting and other equity transactions. Support foreign subsidiaries for preparation of statutory reporting requirements.
• Collaboration: Work with international controllers and accounting managers on accounting policies and issues.

Essential Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA required.
• At least two years of experience in accounting or auditing.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and public company internal controls.
• Hands-on experience with SEC filings for publicly traded companies.
• Strong Excel skills(V-lookup, Pivot Tables, Index, Trim, etc.).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and eagerness to learn new processes and software applications.

Preferred (not required) Experience:

• Experience in a public company accounting department.
• Familiarity with Oracle EPM accounting reporting system.

Expected base salary: $90,000 – $105,000

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days)
• Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2)
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Commuter Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.