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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)

Senior Financial Analyst

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In-Office
Pullman, WA
88K-133K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Pullman, WA
88K-133K Annually
Senior level
Supports financial planning and analysis for global manufacturing operations by preparing financial reports, budgets, projections, variance analyses, reconciliations, journal entries, and performance insights. Partners with business leaders, evaluates financial results, recommends actions, and may help direct professional staff.
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Are you looking for an opportunity with an innovative, vertically integrated, 100% employee-owned company that is growing and making a global impact? Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a professional, creative, and team-oriented individual to join our world-class Finance team. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will support a cutting-edge manufacturing operation with facilities around the world. If you enjoy partnering with business leaders, providing financial insights, and applying your accounting and analytical expertise to help shape company strategy, this opportunity may be the perfect fit for you.


As a Senior Financial Analyst, a typical day might include the following:

  • Creating, preparing, and analyzing sales, cost, expense variance, and other financial reporting information including summary analysis requiring evaluation and judgment of intangible conditions
  • Preparing and/or assisting with budgets, projections, cost/benefits, system projects, and other complex analyses including recommendations to management
  • Analyzing present and future financial performance of the company
  • Prepare and analyze financial results of division and/or subsidiary operations for management review
  • Prepare complex reconciliations and journal entries
  • Perform account analysis and complex reconciliations including preparation of journal entries
  • May assist in directing the activities of professional staff

This job might be for you if:

  • Have a B.S./B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Have at least 4 years experience with computerized accounting, cost accounting, and inventory systems
  • Have working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning or tax systems
  • Have expertise with Excel
  • Are innovative, motivated, self-directed

It is a plus if you have:

  • C.P.A., C.M.A., or Masters Degree
  • Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

About Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
SEL designs, manufactures, and supports products and systems that protect, monitor, control, and automate electric power systems. Our technologies help detect faults, prevent equipment damage, and reduce the impact of power outages.
Our mission is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Employees contribute to practical, high-quality solutions used every day, where attention to detail and quality directly support the reliability of the electric grid.


Location - Pullman, WA

This position is 100% on-site. Pullman, WA is nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

  • We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
  • We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
  • We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.  
  • Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range: $88,400 - $132,700 annually

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Senior Financial Analyst level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly. 

Communication with Applicants 

We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [email protected].

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

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