Cascade Asset Management Company · 1 week ago
Senior Accountant
Kirkland, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expCascade Asset Management Company is dedicated to protecting and growing capital in support of philanthropic activities for Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation Trust. The Senior Accountant will manage core accounting responsibilities, oversee financial reporting, and improve financial processes while working collaboratively within the Finance team.
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Responsibilities
Perform end-to-end accounting activities for Cascade’s main operating entity and several investment holding companies. This includes recording revenue and expense accruals, reviewing invoices for appropriate GL coding, and performing monthly general ledger closing activities
Oversee all accounting activities related to the organization’s capital expenditures, which includes corporate fixed assets as well as capital expenditures of several real estate investments. This involves recording the recurring accounting entries, maintaining the separate fixed-asset tracking system, and performing periodic account reconciliations
Own the preparation and delivery of financial reporting to internal clients, such as variance reporting and capital expenditure budget/actual analyses, while also preparing comprehensive annual tax packages to support accurate and timely tax return filings
Manage the reconciliation, preparation, and delivery of the quarterly spend report, a key financial deliverable that provides leadership with clear, actionable insights into Cascade’s expenditures, supporting strategic decision-making and accountability
Elevate the quality and professionalism of financial reporting processes to ensure full GAAP compliance, driving increased accuracy, transparency, and strategic insight for internal and external stakeholders
Prepare and submit various state and local tax filings (i.e., B&O, personal property, sales/use tax)
Lead all aspects of Finance’s primary banking activities, such as reviewing and posting daily cash activity, and performing bank reconciliations
Collect, import, and reconcile externally-managed accounting data for certain real estate investments into Cascade’s accounting system
Identify and implement process changes that increase the effectiveness of Finance’s internal controls
Perform limited backup support for AP/payment processing when the dedicated AP specialist is out
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting is required; CPA or CPA-candidate a plus
5-8 years of relevant accounting experience
Proficient knowledge of GAAP principles
Very strong Excel skills
Detail-oriented, organized, and a demonstrated commitment to quality/accuracy
Intellectually curious and driven to be a problem-solver
Pro-active, self-motivated, with ability to multi-task and work independently in a hybrid environment
Adaptable and willing to take on new responsibilities, learn new skills, and support evolving team needs as they arise
Superior interpersonal and communication skills
Highest level of professionalism and integrity
Preferred
Familiarity with Yardi accounting system, CCH fixed asset software, and PowerBI a plus
Knowledge or experience with the real estate or financial services industry a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive fully paid benefits package
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Long-term disability insurance
Generous employer match to 401(k) retirement savings contributions
18 days of paid vacation each year for the first four years of employment
Eight paid holidays
Up to three floating holidays per year
Up to 14 days of sick leave
Generous paid parental and family leave program
Employee wellness programs
Mental health resources
Charitable giving match
Reimbursement for fitness, daycare, and/or commuter expenses
Company
Cascade Asset Management Company
Cascade Asset Management Company invests to support and advance the work of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust and the Gates Family.
51-200 employees
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Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lori R. Sabet
Chief Human Resources Officer
Michael Larson
Chief Investment Officer
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