Accounting Manager Jobs in Washington
Accounting Manager jobs in Washington are consistently in demand, with the state's market ranking among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, aerospace, retail, and professional services. Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond anchor most of the hiring, where employers like Amazon, Boeing, and Microsoft maintain large finance and controllership teams that regularly recruit at the accounting manager level. The most sought-after specialties in Washington right now are cost accounting, financial reporting, and revenue recognition, particularly at companies navigating high-volume transactions or public company compliance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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DESCRIPTION
FOAA seeks an experienced Finance Manager to support Accounts Receivable Accounting. This role will lead operational excellence initiatives, improve controllership, execute on recurring and holistic analytics; with strategic significance and high exposure. This role will focus on controllership with a mission to identify risk, document, design and implement improvements, and build scalable analytical frameworks to be leveraged by multiple cross-functional teams. This role cultivates an organizational environment that values development, diversity and growth opportunities for all FOAA employees. This role works with and effectively influences partner teams and key stakeholders across multiple organizations. The ideal candidate demonstrates ownership and sound judgment in decisions that have financial, business, operational, or customer implications, which leads the team to take smart risks and innovate. The ideal candidate has extensive financial statement audit and corporate accounting experience and who excels at problem solving, pays attention to details, and drives positive change by evaluating and streamlining existing operational and accounting processes, controls and metrics.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead operational excellence initiatives with strategic significance and high organizational exposure
- Improve controllership by identifying risks, documenting findings, and designing scalable solutions
- Execute recurring and holistic analytics to support business decisions
- Build analytical frameworks for use by multiple cross-functional teams
- Design and implement process improvements across operational and accounting functions
- Cultivate an organizational environment that values development, diversity, and growth opportunities for all FOAA employees
- Partner with and influence key stakeholders across multiple organizations
- Demonstrate ownership and sound judgment in decisions with financial, business, operational, or customer implications
- Drive innovation by leading the team to take smart risks
- Evaluate and streamline existing operational and accounting processes, controls, and metrics
- Apply extensive financial statement audit and corporate accounting expertise to problem-solving
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- 6+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
- 6+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
- 6+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience
- 6+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
- 6+ years of solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits) experience
- MBA, or CPA
- Knowledge of SQL/ETL
- Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
- Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
FOAA seeks an experienced Finance Manager to support Accounts Receivable Accounting. This role will lead operational excellence initiatives, improve controllership, execute on recurring and holistic analytics; with strategic significance and high exposure. This role will focus on controllership with a mission to identify risk, document, design and implement improvements, and build scalable analytical frameworks to be leveraged by multiple cross-functional teams. This role cultivates an organizational environment that values development, diversity and growth opportunities for all FOAA employees. This role works with and effectively influences partner teams and key stakeholders across multiple organizations. The ideal candidate demonstrates ownership and sound judgment in decisions that have financial, business, operational, or customer implications, which leads the team to take smart risks and innovate. The ideal candidate has extensive financial statement audit and corporate accounting experience and who excels at problem solving, pays attention to details, and drives positive change by evaluating and streamlining existing operational and accounting processes, controls and metrics.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead operational excellence initiatives with strategic significance and high organizational exposure
- Improve controllership by identifying risks, documenting findings, and designing scalable solutions
- Execute recurring and holistic analytics to support business decisions
- Build analytical frameworks for use by multiple cross-functional teams
- Design and implement process improvements across operational and accounting functions
- Cultivate an organizational environment that values development, diversity, and growth opportunities for all FOAA employees
- Partner with and influence key stakeholders across multiple organizations
- Demonstrate ownership and sound judgment in decisions with financial, business, operational, or customer implications
- Drive innovation by leading the team to take smart risks
- Evaluate and streamline existing operational and accounting processes, controls, and metrics
- Apply extensive financial statement audit and corporate accounting expertise to problem-solving
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience
- 6+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
- 6+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making experience
- 6+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience
- 6+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or a related analytical field (e.g., engineering, math, computer science)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
- 6+ years of solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits) experience
- MBA, or CPA
- Knowledge of SQL/ETL
- Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
- Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and data interpretation of results
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually
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Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Accounting Manager Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon13
- Microsoft5
- Janicki Industries2
- Microsurgical Technology2
- SRM1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Accounting & Auditing
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in accounting manager jobs across Washington.
- CPA license issued or recognized by the Washington State Board of Accountancy required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Five or more years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory responsibility
- Demonstrated proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience managing month-end and year-end close
- Experience with financial reporting, budget preparation, and internal controls documentation
Accounting Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a accounting manager in Washington?
The standard path in Washington is a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, followed by earning your CPA through the Washington State Board of Accountancy, which requires passing the Uniform CPA Exam and meeting Washington's education and experience requirements. Most employers expect several years of progressive accounting experience before promoting to the manager level, and a CPA credential significantly strengthens your candidacy for roles at Washington's larger employers.
Which companies hire accounting managers in Washington?
Washington accounting manager roles are posted by Amazon, Microsoft, and Janicki Industries and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Washington's concentration of technology headquarters, aerospace contractors, and large retail operations means accounting manager demand is spread across both corporate and subsidiary finance teams throughout the state.
Which Washington cities have the most accounting manager jobs?
Seattle, Redmond, and Bellevue have the most accounting manager openings in Washington right now. Seattle and Bellevue dominate because they are home to major technology and retail corporate headquarters, while Redmond's concentration of enterprise technology companies drives consistent demand for accounting managers within large, established finance organizations.
Are there remote accounting manager jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields, since accounting manager work is largely desk-based and analytical. About 57% of accounting manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the state's technology-heavy employer base. Roles focused on financial reporting, consolidations, and management accounting tend to be the most flexible, while positions with hands-on AP or AR team oversight are more likely to require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a accounting manager in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting in a senior accountant or accounting analyst role at a Washington employer, then moving into a team lead or supervisor position before stepping into a full manager title. Large Washington employers in technology and aerospace often hire new graduates into rotational finance programs that accelerate this progression. Earning your CPA through the Washington State Board of Accountancy while working in a staff role is the single credential that most consistently opens the manager track, and experience with ERP systems gives candidates a concrete advantage when applying.
Where can I find and apply to accounting manager jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to accounting manager jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings. Search the roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background and target industry.
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