Lead Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Vista Clara Inc. is a technology based-company that develops and manufactures magnetic resonance tools for groundwater characterization. In addition, our advanced nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) geophysical instruments are used for environmental, mining, and energy resource investigations.

In business since 1997, Vista Clara is the world’s only geophysical instrumentation company with an exclusive focus on NMR technology. Our unique expertise enables the company to rapidly develop and commercialize technologically advanced NMR instruments, and to leverage our portfolio of hardware and software technologies across a growing line of products.

Vista Clara is seeking a full-time Lead Accountant with 5+ years of experience to help grow our company.  As Lead Accountant , you will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining efficient and accurate processes for general accounting, A / P, A / R, inventory management, financial reporting and financial forecasting. You will also assist with the implementation of internal controls and have lead responsibility for administrative functions within the company. The Lead Accountant will be heavily involved in the adoption and implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for the company.

The Lead Accountant will work from Vista Clara’s office in Mukilteo, WA.

Key Areas of Responsibility :

• Support accounting period close for areas of functional responsibility which may include preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Analyze fluctuations and trends in financial statement line items and provide insightful commentary
• Assist with the preparation of the monthly financial reporting package and financial statement disclosures
• Support external audit requirements related to specific assigned areas
• Proactively review current procedures and seek ways to improve processes to ensure timely monthly close, accuracy of accounting entries, and operational efficiency
• Perform technical accounting research, forecasting, and draft technical accounting memos
• Assist in designing, implementing, maintaining and monitoring accounting policies and procedures; and assist in internal control and process documentation
• Manage assigned projects and collaborate with cross-functional team members in delivering high quality, decision-ready information and forecasting
• Working with external accounting professionals to prepare State, Federal and International tax returns.
• Implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for the company.

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To Learn More :

Please visit www.vista-clara.com / for more information about our company, our products, and case studies.

Vista Clara has partnered with All Things HR, an external HR Consulting Company, to assist with their recruitment process.  If you would like to be a part of this dynamic company, please apply today!