Careers / Job Openings / Staff Accountant
type of position
Shoreside
location
Seattle, WA
date posted
September 23, 2015

Job Purpose/Summary:

The Finance Department at Foss Maritime has a challenging opportunity for a Staff Accountant. The successful candidate will employ moderately complex accounting and reporting requirements to facilitate managerial operating or cost accounting activities.

Essential Functions:

  • Conducts month end closing and reporting.
  • Tracks and reconciles GL accounts
  • Reviews company reports during month end/year end close and inquires as necessary to ensure accuracy and consistency of reported data.
  • Prepares routine and complex journal entries. Assists in maintaining GL structure.
  • Writes special reports to support operational needs in a timely manner.
  • Provides support as needed to department and business managers.
  • Performs special duties and other projects as assigned.
  • Adheres to all company policies.
  • Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

Knowledge And Skills:

  • Critical/analytical skills and systems analysis/evaluation.
  • Basic accounting and GAAP principles, accounting software and computer systems.
  • Excellent oral and written comprehension and expression.
  • Deductive/inductive reasoning and mathematical ability.
  • Intermediate knowledge of the theory and practice of recording, classifying, examining and analyzing the data and records of financial transactions.
  • Aptitude to be detail oriented when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

This position generally requires a high school diploma and one to two years of related experience. Basic computer navigation skills and general knowledge of business software programs such as Excel and Word desired. Knowledge of accounting software a plus.

Working Conditions:

Work is mostly performed in a normal office environment. May be required to work more than a normal workweek, including weekends. Travel may also be required. Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement.

Note: This is an exempt position that is not eligible for overtime.

To apply:

Send resume and cover letter to – fossjobs@foss.com or fax (206) 270-4899. Resume should include a cover letter and salary requirements.

Foss Maritime Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place – Participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program