West Coast & Seattle Job Openings

Title: Accounting Manager
Location: Seattle, WA
Reports To: Controller
Organization: Publicly held Company

Description: Position Purpose & Responsibilities:

The Accounting Manager, a key member of the Finance team, is responsible for managing the overall close process, for developing, implementing and/or maintaining the general ledger accounting SOX controls and for creating and maintaining internal management reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the entire month-end close process, cash management process, and fixed asset accounting
• Manages all accounting accruals for Legal, IT, Infrastructure, Accounting

Finance, HR and Marketing

• Reviews debt, lease, and payroll entries for month-end close
• Spearheads internal reporting, collaborating closely with FP&A, the Controller and CFO to create internal reporting from Oracle
• In conjunction with the Controller, coordinates timing of the audit and preparation of work papers in a timely and accurate manner
• Supports the preparation of process documents and design of internal controls for

Management’s SOX attestation

• Drafts and/or reviews technical accounting memos, providing insight to accounting treatment for new contracts and arrangements
• Prepares supporting documents used in the creation of SEC and other governmental reporting
• Preparation of federal, state and local documents for creation of tax provision
• Assists on projects as needed including optimization projects dealing with our financial and accounting system
• Manages 2 Senior Accountants and one dotted line, Sr. Accountant for SEC

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business with Accounting or Finance concentration

• A minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience and 2 years of private industry;
• CPA license preferred
• Prior experience with Oracle Fusion or similar ERP system is a preferred
• Advanced Excel with an understanding of pivot tables
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, etc.

Compensation

• Salary is based on experience +++ bonus and benefits

For additional information please contact:
Kim Finch Cook Executive Recruiter, Inc
www.kfcook.com
kim@kfcook.com
(425) 882-3000

Title: Accounts Payable Manager
Location: Seattle, WA
Reports To: Corp Controller
Organization: Biotech

Description: Position Purpose & Responsibilities:

This is a medical devices, biologics, therapeutics and intervention focused company.

Accounts Payable Manager will manage the day-to-day accounts payable workflow. To be successful in this role, you must be detail oriented, able to identify and resolve issues, and have a sense of urgency.

Reporting to the Controller, your responsibilities will include the following:

• Improve our entire procurement process from requisition to payment through increased use of technology to ensure efficiency and accuracy in all processes
• Review existing processes, structures, and systems with a focus on simplifying and standardization
• Act as a point of escalation for Accounts Payable and ensure professional, accurate and timely remediation of issues
• Review payment proposals on a weekly basis
• Establish process for new vendor creation and onboarding  
• Create onboarding documents for new employees with guide for use of Coupa (procurement system) and Concur (expense management system)
• Maintenance and review of vendor information, including banking, ACH, Form W-9’s, as needed for year-end 1099 issuance
• Oversee travel and expense reimbursement and audit process through Concur
• Assist with preparation of the month-end Accounts Payable accrual
• Year end 1099 reporting process to ensure compliance and adherence to government regulations
• Ensure that all invoices are paid according to contractual terms and that the company takes advantage of discounts where it makes sense
• Ensure that sales tax is properly assessed and/or accrued on all invoices
• Direct management of the monthly and annual accounts payable close process
• Assist with month-end Accounts Payable reconciliation
• Assist with interim and year-end audit requests as needed
• Map out monthly corporate credit card posting and review process
• Supervise the accounts payable staff in the organization and provide training and constructive feedback to enhance their work performance
• Follow up with vendors regarding payment inquiries and billing issues
• Suggest process improvements to remove bottlenecks in the payment process
• Other duties as assigned

Job Skills and Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of related experience in Accounts Payable 
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Knowledge of General Ledger and Account Reconciliations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to build strong working relationships with key business partners, both internal and external
• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints
• NetSuite and Coupa experience preferred
• Resourcefulness and an impulse to tackle problems and improve processes
• Proven track record of taking end-to-end ownership and driving results
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

For additional information please contact:
Kim Finch Cook Executive Recruiter, Inc
www.kfcook.com
kim@kfcook.com
(425) 882-3000