Senior Accoutant at Kaiser Aluminum

REPORTS TO:  Accounting Manager

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUPERVISES: N/A

Benefits

• Salary Range: $90,000-$105,000 annually (depending on experience)
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance (including spouse and children) with modest payroll deductions
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 3 weeks of vacation 
• Supplemental leave (used with Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave)
• 401(k) with company match
• Quarterly bonus structure
• Tuition reimbursement

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

We are seeking a business-minded Senior Accountant who combines strong technical accounting expertise and a strategic understanding of manufacturing operations. This role goes beyond ensuring financial accuracy and compliance – it is about using financial insights to influence business decisions, enhance performance, and drive profitability.  The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted partner to operations and sales, aligning budgets and financial performance with overall business objectives.  We are seeking someone who is ambitious, growth-oriented, and eager to challenge the status quo.  This position reports to the Accounting Manager.

The Senior Accountant's essential functions include:

• Advance knowledge in the accounting department by serving as a subject matter expert to staff and peers regarding GAAP standards and other accounting best practices.
• Lead and manage the company's revenue recognition process in accordance with ASC 606, ensuring accurate and timely recognition of revenue.
• Coordinates and performs month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Strategize, organize, and supervise the execution of the facility’s annual physical inventory to maintain asset integrity and accountability.
• Responsible for inventory costing, the review and maintenance of standard costs, and the analysis of absorption to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective cost management.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to not only ensure compliance but also identify opportunities for process improvements, cost control and strengthened financial controls to support business objectives.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the accounting group
• Mentor and coach staff and foster a business-oriented mindset within the accounting & finance team.
• Ensure compliance with all internal controls, policies and applicable safety, quality, and environmental regulations and standards.