Sr. Accountant

TOTE Resources is looking for a Sr. Accountant to join the team at our Tacoma, WA office.

be responsible for assisting senior accounting staff with ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial information. Responsibilities include preparation of monthly journal entries, general ledger account reconciliation, financial analysis, and state and local tax reporting.

• Participate in a full range of accounting duties; assume responsibility for the review and maintenance of complex accounting records; prepare and enter journal entries; coordinate participate in the preparation, production and compilation of financial statements and reports; provide information for the budget process; respond to questions and requests for information.
• Coordinate and participate in the performance of complex professional accounting duties involved in the analysis, preparation and maintenance of financial records and reports.
• Perform the most technical and complex accounting work; analyze and solve complex problems using professional, up to date concepts.
• Perform a variety of duties to ensure financial system integrity and participate in financial system development as needed.
• Participate in the development, documentation, review and improvement of the organization's financial procedures and internal controls; ensure operational compliance by staff that ensures transactions are processed according to procedures and standards.
• Provides accounting and financial system guidance to management and staff of other divisions.
• Provides budget assistance to management and staff.
• Participates in the year end audit by providing accounting in the form of schedules, narratives and ad-hoc reports.
• Creation, analysis, and publication of financial reports, including standard financial statements and on-demand reporting.
• Creation of annual federal tax package for parent company
• State and local tax issues including completion of returns and management of audits

Qualifications (Education, Experience and Certifications):

• Bachelor's degree required (accounting or finance).
• Five years related accounting experience.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a CPA or CMA certificate is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, Skills And Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of financial analysis and financial accounting systems.
• Excellent accounting skills including knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Financial Accounting Standards and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
• Good knowledge of automated report writing and database management.
• Local, state and federal tax experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a team player.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Computer literate, with the ability to utilize standard software applications and be proficient in Windows and MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel).

The TOTE Group are industry leaders in full ship services and technical solutions with maritime operations and terminal services. Our purpose is to deliver reliable and outstanding service to our customers and to the communities we serve.

TOTE Group is committed to being reliable, resourceful, and adaptable in all that we do. TOTE Group knows excellent companies are built by great people who embody our company's values and vision.

Explore the possibilities with TOTE Group

The salary range is $52,900-$92,600 with an anticipated hiring range of $78,000-$85,000. Pay will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location and specific job duties.

As part of the team, full-time employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, employee assistance program, 401(k) with company match and discretionary funding, tuition reimbursement, supplemental parental leave, jury duty, and bereavement leave. Full-time employees will receive a minimum of 10 days' vacation, 10 days sick, 10 days paid holidays and one floating holiday every 12 months. In addition, we offer an annual discretionary bonus (based on eligibility).

TOTE Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Affirmative Action and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce and taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. TOTE Resources is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.