Financial Accountant

About the role

Join the Washington Beef team, where our talented people are the foundation of our success. We produce world-renowned Snake River Farms and Double R Ranch beef, coveted by top chefs around the globe. From ranch to table, we are committed to producing the finest beef available. This is a full-time, in-office position located at our Toppenish, WA processing plant.

The Financial Accountant contributes to the integrity and accuracy of the company’s financial reporting by performing detailed transactional analysis, account reconciliations, and financial data validation. This position applies foundational accounting principles to identify trends, variances, and discrepancies, while supporting monthly and annual reporting cycles. The Financial Accountant plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards and collaborates cross-functionally to support continuous improvement in financial processes. The ideal candidate combines analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a proactive problem-solving approach in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and perform month-end close activities to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks
• Prepare supporting documents for the monthly financial statements
• Review monthly accounting schedules as support for audits and balance sheet reconciliations
• Use knowledge and judgement in financial, operational, or transactional analysis to identify and resolve issues
• Support year-end or other special audit activities
• Assist in the preparation of tax returns and timely filing of tax payments with local authorities
• Develop monthly variance analyses as needed
• Manage the fixed asset subledger and provide analysis of actual vs. budgeted spend on key projects
• Develop management reports as required
• Prepare and review subsidiary journals (accounts payable, accounts receivable, sales, payroll) and post to general ledger; correct any A/P errors found in statement
• Record monthly journal entries for depreciation, inventory variation, and other adjusting journal entries
• Handle special projects and other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Two or more years of accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Demonstrate the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and promote ethical business behavior
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify areas and make recommendations for continuous improvement and/or cost reductions
• Ability to translate complex financial information into user-friendly formats
• Ability to manage competing obligations and prioritize accordingly to meet deadlines
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX and Power BI is a plus
• Commitment to continuing education

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and qualified dependents
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off accrual up to 15 days per year
• Six paid holidays annually
• Three floating holidays
• Discounted access to Snake River Farms and Double R Ranch beef products

Pay

$80,168–$95,000 per year