Senior Accountant

REPORTS TO:  Accounting Manager

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUPERVISES: N/A

Benefits

• Salary Range: $90,000-$105,000 annually (depending on experience)
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance (including spouse and children) with modest payroll deductions
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 3 weeks of vacation 
• Supplemental leave (used with Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave)
• 401(k) with company match
• Quarterly bonus structure
• Tuition reimbursement

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

We are seeking a business-minded Senior Accountant who combines strong technical accounting expertise and a strategic understanding of manufacturing operations. This role goes beyond ensuring financial accuracy and compliance – it is about using financial insights to influence business decisions, enhance performance, and drive profitability.  The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted partner to operations and sales, aligning budgets and financial performance with overall business objectives.  We are seeking someone who is ambitious, growth-oriented, and eager to challenge the status quo.  This position reports to the Accounting Manager.

The Senior Accountant's essential functions include:

• Advance knowledge in the accounting department by serving as a subject matter expert to staff and peers regarding GAAP standards and other accounting best practices.
• Lead and manage the company's revenue recognition process in accordance with ASC 606, ensuring accurate and timely recognition of revenue.
• Coordinates and performs month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Strategize, organize, and supervise the execution of the facility’s annual physical inventory to maintain asset integrity and accountability.
• Responsible for inventory costing, the review and maintenance of standard costs, and the analysis of absorption to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective cost management.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to not only ensure compliance but also identify opportunities for process improvements, cost control and strengthened financial controls to support business objectives.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the accounting group
• Mentor and coach staff and foster a business-oriented mindset within the accounting & finance team.
• Ensure compliance with all internal controls, policies and applicable safety, quality, and environmental regulations and standards.

EDUCATION

This individual will possess:

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related business field is required for this position.
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, M.S. in Accounting, MBA, or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential are a plus.

EXPERIENCE

This individual will possess:

• (3-5) years progressive accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Comfortable working with large datasets using tools like Power Query/BI, and Alteryx; working knowledge of SQL/relational databases is a plus.
• Basic understanding of the three main financial statements and how they connect to one another
• Solid understanding of GAAP, SOX and cost accounting principles
• Proven ability to connect financial data with operational performance and business strategy
• Be dependable and available to accommodate monthly and quarterly accounting close cycles.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Confident in delivering presentations to Senior Leadership as required

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

This individual will be:

• Energetic, disciplined, and team-oriented, with strong focus on building operational effectiveness within the organization.
• Strong interpersonal and business partnering skills; able to quickly build trust and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to work varied hours as needed to meet business and audit deadlines.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a commitment to continuous learning and the ability to educate others in a dynamic environment.

PERFORMANCE FACTORS

• Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
• Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
• Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Approximately 90% of the role is performed in a standard office setting, following normal safety precautions.
• The remaining 10% involves work in a plant or manufacturing environment, which includes exposure to operating machinery and typical industrial conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This position requires frequent use of a computer to perform job tasks.
• Periods of walking and standing are expected throughout the workday.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls is necessary, along with occasional climbing or balancing.
• Occasional reaching with arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, as well as talking and hearing may be required.
• These physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS      

• Refer to training matrix on file with Quality Department (QSP 62-01).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time.

This position has been determined to be a safety-sensitive position and requires a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen that includes marijuana.

ABOUT KAISER ALUMIINUM

Talented people join our team because we are passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, and community engagement. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, and we strive to reflect the multicultural communities we serve. Join us in shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future.