Senior Accountant

Are you ready to take your accounting career to the next level at a forward-thinking, vertically integrated, 100% employee-owned company that is growing? Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is on the lookout for a professional, creative, and team-oriented individual to join our world-class Finance team. As a Senior Accountant, you will be at the heart of our cutting-edge manufacturing operations, with locations spanning the globe. If you thrive on partnering with business leaders and leveraging your accounting expertise to shape company strategy, this is the opportunity for you!

As a Senior Accountant a typical day might include the following:  
Under moderate supervision:

• Applying working knowledge of accounting and finance principles to perform and/or review a variety of journal entries, account analyses, workpapers, and reconciliations.

• Preparing analysis of financial results requiring some judgment and creativity for management review, and providing other support and recommendations for division management.

• Preparing budgets, projections, product cost analyses, and other analyses, and/or assisting in implementation or review of internal controls.

• Performing research and planning according to generally accepted accounting principles, tax laws, and/or IFRS, and making recommendations to management.

• Leading special projects.

This job might be for you if:

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• You are innovative, motivated, self-directed.

• You have a working knowledge of accounting and finance principles, theories, and concepts, or working knowledge of GAAP.

• You have 3+ years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.

• You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA, CMA, or CFA; or Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; or MBA.

• Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

• Willingness to travel internationally.

Location:

Pullman, WA- This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy a​ccess to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.  

• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data

Senior Accountant $78,000 - $104,600 per year. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Our ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.

Communication with Applicants 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.