ThriftBooks Hiring for Senior Accountant Job at Seattle, WA Full Time

ThriftBooks is the world’s largest used book retailer! We believe in a workplace where respect for our employees matters, where promoting from within is how we grow, and where safety comes first in all our decisions and planning. At ThriftBooks, your work will help get inexpensive books into the hands of people who need them instead of going into landfill. We strive to create a friendly work environment with high standards of performance and rewards for excellence. We started out small and remember that encouraging people to do their best is how we expanded to our current scale.

If you want to learn about the intersection of technology, innovation, and good old-fashioned teamwork, we might be a good fit for you. Wherever you start in the company, our hope is that is a launching point to higher achievement. At ThriftBooks, your success is up to you.

ThriftBooks has an opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Tukwila, Washington. The Senior Accountant’s primary responsibility is to support the Controller and the Assistant Controller in the timely and accurate closing of monthly accounting records.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month and year-end accounting close, including preparation of assigned journal entries and reconciliations
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and prepare related journal entries and reconciliations, and assist in related system conversion project
• Assist with monthly financial statements process including preparation and review of support schedules and variance analyses
• Review payroll for multi-state processing centers on a bi-weekly basis
• Prepare annual personal property tax filings
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and financial audit requests
• Future opportunity to mentor accounts receivable and accounts payable teams on day-to-day processes, as assigned
• Other tasks or duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university
• 7-10 years of public and private accounting experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA candidacy preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical accounting procedures, month end closing, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency with queries, including the use of Microsoft SQL Server preferred
• Proficiency with Sage Intacct (or similar accounting software) and Paycom (or similar payroll software)

Competencies

• Flexible and able to multi-task; working within a rapid and unpredictable growth environment with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and act as primary owner of individual project, analysis, or processes
• Excellent analytical skills to effectively evaluate data, identify variances, and resolve discrepancies
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines while producing high quality work with a strong attention to detail

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package and generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Annual bonus incentive
• 401k match program

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