Senior Accountant Job in Bothell 98021, Washington Us
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for assisting with the monthly financial statement closing process. This position will also perform other duties in the area of finance operations.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operational support of inventory transactions (review/posting), product cost support.
- Operational support of gross to net sales transactions and verification.
- Review fixed asset activity, journal entries and reconciliations.
- Act as a preparer and/or back up processor for payroll processing.
- Coordinate payments of VAT on imports of product, filing of monthly returns, and reconciliation of prepaid balances.
- Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for various departmental month end accruals.
- Assist in preparation of financial statements and analysis.
- Establish, maintain and update procedures, policies and internal controls related to general accounting functions as needed.
- Preparation of audit schedules.
- Performs other job duties as assigned.
Desired Attributes:
- Bachelors Degree (or higher) in Accounting required.
- 3-7+ years general accounting experience required; public/private mix preferred.
- Strong knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
- Experience working with Great Plains or other middle-market accounting software a plus.
- Biotech/Pharmaceutical/High-tech industry experience a plus.
- Detail-oriented, ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and able to perform tasks both in a team as well as individually.
- A talent for multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, learning new skills and systems.
- Interest and aptitude to improve accounting systems and business processes.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required.
- Some weekend and after hours work will be required as needed.
Seattle Genetics is an equal opportunity employer.
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