Accounting Manager – Seattle, WA

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The Accounting Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining accurate and timely accounting and financial principles, practices and procedures for budgetary, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, forecasting and financial decisions.

• Responsible for managing a team of accounting professionals to develop and administer the accounting systems, practices and controls of acceptable accounting processes.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Achieves accounting objectives by contributing accounting information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews.
• Ensures accurate and timely reporting of all monthly, quarterly and year-end financial information.
• Collaborates with other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives.
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance workflow of the department.
• Maintains financial security by establishing internal controls.
• Provides training to new and existing staff as needed.
• Analyzes complex financial reports and records.
• Directs internal and external audits to ensure compliance is being met consistently.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business with an emphasis in accounting.
• 5-7 years of supervisory work experience in accounting.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong analytical and accounting skills.
• Experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, as well as Blackline and Hyperion systems.
• Advanced knowledge of major accounting software packages for general ledger.
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with high level of difficulty.
• The individual will be expected to work with minimal up-front guidance and take ownership of their work product. The individual will work closely with all major functional leaders of the Company.

SSA Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer