Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

About Us

Forsite is a leading provider of geospatial ingenuity, serving a wide range of industries including forestry, oil and gas, utilities, insurance, and more. We are a company committed to innovation and continued growth, supporting clients across North America and internationally in multiple sectors.

We take pride in our collaborative team culture, where supporting one another is second nature. As a dynamic, people-focused organization, we thrive by delivering value to our customers, creating opportunities for our employees, and applying our expertise to develop sustainable solutions that balance economic, environmental, and social goals.

We foster and maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. If you are looking for a workplace that values collaboration, innovation, and enjoying the work we do while making a meaningful impact, you will fit right in.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to support payroll, month‑end close, and core accounting operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring GAAP‑compliant financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, improving close efficiency, and supporting scalable growth.

Location & Compensation

Location: Moscow, Idaho

Salary Range: $64,000 to $90,000, depending on experience

 

What You’ll Do

• Process payroll, including multi‑state payroll, ensuring accurate and timely processing
• Prepare payroll journal entries, reconciliations, and documentation in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Support payroll‑related compliance and audits
• Prepare GAAP‑compliant month‑end close schedules and assist with close activities
• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Provide backup support for AR/AP functions
• Review and troubleshoot work prepared by accounting staff
• Assist with intercompany processes and cross‑functional accounting support
• Contribute to process improvements, documentation, and system enhancements
• Support ERP administration and testing of new accounting processes

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 4+ years of accounting experience, including payroll and month‑end close
• Experience with multi‑state payroll
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Familiarity with internal controls and SOX concepts

• NetSuite experience required; advanced proficiency is a plus

• Intermediate Excel skills required (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting intercompany accounting
• Experience with WIP / POC accounting under GAAP
• Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, complex formulas, reporting models)

Why This Role Matters

This role helps:

• Ensure accurate, GAAP-compliant financial reporting
• Strengthen internal controls and reduce key-person risk
• Improve the efficiency and quality of the month-end close
• Support audit readiness and scalable growth