General Ledger Accountant, Mukilteo, Washington

Starting Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000 - depending on experience
Location: Lynnwood, WA
Classification: Exempt
US Applicants Only

General Position Summary: Responsible for recording all of the company’s transactions related to assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses. Duties include preparing journal entries, reconciliation of financial statements and accounts to ensure data accuracy.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Entering financial data and transactions into the ledger

2. Reviewing financial documents for accuracy and reconciling balance sheet accounts monthly

3. Analyzing financial data and processes, and providing recommendations for improvements

4. Ensuring financial records comply with regulatory standards.

5. Generating financial reports

6. Maintaining schedules of subsidiary ledgers and assisting with preparation of the work-in-progress schedule

7. Collaborating with other departments to complete accurate records and provide accounting support.

8. Preparing and filing monthly and quarterly state and municipal taxes

9. Assisting with audit preparation

10. Supporting the Controller and other financial professionals in their duties as needed.

11. Regular attendance and promptness are considered part of each employee's essential job functions.

Secondary Job Functions:

1. Performs primary back-up role for financial projections and AP processing.

2. Prepares cash position/bank reconciliation.

3. Post cash receipts and employee purchases.

Skills Required to Perform the Essential Duties of the Job:

1. Strong analytical skill and advanced aptitude with numbers.

2. Effective problem-solving skills to identify and correct financial discrepancies.

3. Written and verbal communication skills to share accounting information when needed.

4. Technical accounting skills and experience using accounting software.

5. Understanding of accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

6. Ability to work on a team, independently, and with other employees.

7. Strong organizational skills.

8. Advanced aptitude for working with computers.

9. Demonstrated professional and ethical attitude and conduct.

10. Ability to be receptive to new changes to software, procedures and policies.

11. Demonstrated discretion when dealing with confidential information.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None.

Education Requirements Needed to Perform the Essential Duties of the Job:

1. B.A. in Accounting, Finance and/or equivalent experience.

2. Experience with construction industry preferred.

Licensing or Other Special Certifications Required:

1. Maintain a valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.

2. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred, but not required.

Affirmative Action:

UMC is committed to a culture of inclusion and connectedness. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents who we are as a company and what we believe in. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

EEO Policy:

UMC's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, presence of physical, sensory or mental disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy is not tolerated. UMC is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. Affirmative action plans are developed annually to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company's obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

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