Senior Accountant

Description The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, managing assigned accounting activities, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and company policies. This position performs and supports monthly and year-end close activities, account reconciliations, tax compliance, and technical accounting research.

The Senior Accountant also collaborates with Accounting and operational teams to support business objectives, improve accounting processes, and provide reliable financial information to management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manages assigned general ledger accounts, month-end close activities, and bank account reconciliations, and assists with financial statement preparation, review, and analysis. Partners with Project Accounting to support the appropriate application of ASC 606 to project revenue recognition, including time-and-expense, fixed-fee, and percentage-of-completion methods, as well as projects using a combination of methods.

Records office and vehicle leases in the lease accounting software to support ASC 842 reporting and compliance. Assists with federal, multi-state, and local tax compliance, including preparing returns as needed and processing payments by applicable deadlines. Supports the annual financial review and overhead audit by preparing requested supporting documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.

Performs technical accounting research and analysis to determine appropriate accounting treatment for complex transactions. Assists with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Identifies and supports improvements to accounting processes and internal controls. Maintains current knowledge of accounting practices and industry trends and applies that knowledge to business needs.

Assists with other general accounting projects and responsibilities as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with a concentration in Accounting. 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a project-based professional services environment.

Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and corporate tax requirements. Demonstrated knowledge of project accounting revenue recognition, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and job costing in a professional services environment. Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to maintain productive working relationships with individuals at all levels. Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, take initiative, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing requirements while contributing to the effectiveness of the Accounting team.

Preferred Qualifications

CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA licensure. Experience in engineering, architecture, construction, or another project-based professional services environment. Knowledge of AASHTO/FAR requirements. Experience supporting external audits and tax preparation. Experience with ERP and accounting systems such as Deltek Vantagepoint, Sage, EZLease, or similar platforms.

Continuous improvement mindset, with experience streamlining accounting processes while maintaining appropriate internal controls. Physical Requirements / Work Environment: Normal office environment with moderate noise levels; occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds; and prolonged sitting, with regular walking, bending, standing, and reaching.

Ability to work consistently on a computer, including prolonged viewing of a monitor or screen. Ability and willingness to travel occasionally, as needed. Our best estimate of the hourly rate for this position, located in Redmond, WA, is $81,000 – $120,000.

Compensation

offered will be based on a variety of individual factors, including education and experience, as well as internal equity. Geo. Engineers’ salary ranges are reviewed and updated each year and employees are eligible for pay increases based on individual performance. As part of our competitive total rewards package, employees in this role may also be eligible for our annual year-end bonus offering, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At Geo. Engineers, investing in our people is a top priority. In addition to competitive and equitable pay, we are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including healthcare (with travel benefit for care not locally available), 401(k) with company match, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid vacation and sick time and paid holidays, among others.

View our full listing of benefits here. Our Commitment to Belonging at Geo. Engineers When people feel they can bring their whole selves to work, that they have a voice and are supported and respected, it creates trust and a feeling of belonging— employees then flourish, grow their careers, and do the best work of their lives.

A culture of belonging allows our employees to thrive and our company to prosper. This is a journey, and we are committed to doing the work, learning and evolving as we go. Geo. Engineers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Geo. Engineers is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please contact Human Resources at hr@geoengineers.com or by phone at (425) 861-6000. We will then make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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