Accounting Analyst

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in Finance at a fast-paced, dynamic, and innovative company? Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a professional, creative, and team-oriented individual to join our world-class Finance team. This Accounting Analyst will be responsible for reviewing AP & AR reconciliations while collaborating across our global Finance organization to project and analyze our financial results and instill strong accounting fundamentals. If you love working with cross-functional teams and applying your knowledge of financial concepts, organizational and interpersonal skills, then this position may be for you!

A typical day as an Accounting Analyst might include under direct supervision:

• Performing or auditing standard journal entries, account analyses, workpapers, AP/AR reconciliations, and assist in performing month end close tasks.
• Prepare analysis of financial data for management review.
  Prepare and/or assist with preparation of budgets, projections, product cost analyses, and other analyses, including recommendations to management, and/or assist in documentation of internal controls.
• Assist with research and planning according to generally accepted accounting principles and/or current tax laws.
  

This job might be for you if have:

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, Management Information Systems (MIS), or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Excel.
• Knowledge of accounting and finance principles, theories, and concepts based on educational experience.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• The ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• The ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

It is a plus if you have:

• Internship experience.
• Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Tax systems.
• Tax, audit, project, and/or cost accounting experience.

About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages.
Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Employees contribute to practical, high-quality solutions used every day, where attention to detail and quality directly support the reliability of the electric grid.

Location - Pullman, WA

This position is 100% on-site. Pullman, WA is nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.  
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data: $92,200 - $136,500 annually

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Accounting Analyst level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.