Senior Accountant

Overview: The Senior Accountant is responsible for fixed asset accounting, monthly journal entry work, A/R analysis and reporting, A/P review, and general ledger account analysis. The candidate is expected to follow a hybrid schedule, with Tuesdays designated as a mandatory in-office workday. Responsibilities: Preparing standard monthly journal entries Reviewing non-standard revenue arrangements Preparing monthly and quarterly AR reports Investigating accounts receivable cash application issues Preparing monthly general ledger account analyses for prepaid expense accounts, misc. receivables, accrued liabilities, other income, lease activity, and other areas as assigned Assisting with preparation for annual financial statement and Single audits Reconciling operating bank accounts Entering monthly fixed asset additions data into the fixed asset system Preparing and posting monthly journal entries for fixed assets Preparing fixed asset tracking forms and obtaining authorized signatures Reconciling fixed asset accounts between the fixed assets system and the general ledger Completing federal procurement compliance forms and communicating with purchasers to obtain authorized signatures Maintaining records of new vendor excluded party review Back up for preparing monthly and quarterly state and city tax returns Reviewing invoices processed and batched for payment Collaborating with and serving as a resource to the A/P and IT team to address procurement software (Coupa) related issues Serving as a backup for preparing, reviewing, and distributing the monthly cost center reports Serving as backup for processing intercompany billings Serving as backup for accounting and intra-company billings for core lab activities Qualifications: Requires a bachelors degree in accounting and an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 5+ years of accounting experience desired Single Audit experience a plus Requires strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office with intermediate skills in Excel Must be efficient in analyzing data and problem solving Must be able to meet deadlines and work well under pressure Must be able to provide clear verbal and written communications and provide exceptional customer service Compensation: $79,680 to $125,100 per year Benefits: Medical, dental, vision hardware insurance Flexible spending accounts: health care, dependent care, commuter Short and long-term disability and life and AD&D insurance 403(b) retirement plan with matching funds after one year of employment PTO: 13 holidays, three weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick leave per year Employee assistance program Educational assistance program Subsidized bus pass YMCA rebate and other fitness club discounts Voluntary benefits, e.g., pet insurance, accident, critical illness, identify theft About Us: Benaroya Research Institute (BRI) has a bold mission: To predict, prevent, reverse and cure immune system diseases, from autoimmune disease to cancer to COVID-19. We examine the immune system in both health and disease to understand how disorders start and how to rebalance the immune system back to health. Equipped with innovative tools and robust biorepositories, our team chips away at the biggest mysteries behind these conditions to work toward our vision of a healthy immune system for everyone. BRI is a world-renowned independent nonprofit research institute affiliated with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and based in Seattle. We collaborate with clinicians to accelerate the path from innovative lab discoveries to life-changing patient care. At BRI, each role is valued and an important contributor to our vision and mission. BRI is committed to a safe, caring and diverse workplace; as well as to taking action to further our commitment to foster inclusion, equity and belonging so employees feel comfortable bringing their full selves to work. Consider making a difference by joining our team. Because together, we are powering possibility. To learn more, visit and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, X and YouTube. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at or email .

Created: 2024-10-19