Are you looking for an opportunity with an innovative, vertically integrated, 100% employee-owned company that is growing and making a global impact? Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a professional, creative, and team-oriented individual to join our world-class Finance team. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will support a cutting-edge manufacturing operation with facilities around the world. If you enjoy partnering with business leaders, providing financial insights, and applying your accounting and analytical expertise to help shape company strategy, this opportunity may be the perfect fit for you.
As a Senior Financial Analyst, a typical day might include the following:
- Creating, preparing, and analyzing sales, cost, expense variance, and other financial reporting information including summary analysis requiring evaluation and judgment of intangible conditions
- Preparing and/or assisting with budgets, projections, cost/benefits, system projects, and other complex analyses including recommendations to management
- Analyzing present and future financial performance of the company
- Prepare and analyze financial results of division and/or subsidiary operations for management review
- Prepare complex reconciliations and journal entries
- Perform account analysis and complex reconciliations including preparation of journal entries
- May assist in directing the activities of professional staff
This job might be for you if:
- Have a B.S./B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Have at least 4 years experience with computerized accounting, cost accounting, and inventory systems
- Have working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning or tax systems
- Have expertise with Excel
- Are innovative, motivated, self-directed
It is a plus if you have:
- C.P.A., C.M.A., or Masters Degree
- Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages.
Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Employees contribute to practical, high-quality solutions used every day, where attention to detail and quality directly support the reliability of the electric grid.
Location - Pullman, WA
This position is 100% on-site. Pullman, WA is 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 access 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: $88,400 - $132,700 annually
We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Senior Financial Analyst level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- At least 4 years of experience with computerized accounting, cost accounting, and inventory systems
- Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning or tax systems
- Expertise with Excel
- Innovative, motivated, and self-directed
- CPA, CMA, or master’s degree
- Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) and has not been reviewed or approved by Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL).
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is described as comprehensive, with the employer covering a significant share of premiums. Feedback suggests on-site clinics, EAP, and wellness programs further strengthen day-to-day health support at major campuses.
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Retirement Support — Employee ownership through an ESOP is positioned as a meaningful long-term benefit for full-time employees. Feedback suggests many view the ownership model and retirement programs as strong components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation and sick time are characterized as generous alongside company holidays and special leave options. Feedback suggests time off begins accruing immediately and supports key life events.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Insights
What We Do
SEL serves the power industry worldwide through the design, manufacture, supply and support of products and services for power system protection, monitoring, control, automation, communications and metering. For more than 30 years, SEL has offered unmatched local technical support, a 10‐year, worldwide warranty and a commitment to making electric power safer, more reliable and more economical.
