Staff Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Bellevue, WA
  • $33–$36 Per Hour
9 days ago

Job Description

LHH is partnering with a large company to search for a temporary Accountant to cover for the next six months. You will be handling month-end close, processing journal entries, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have their bachelor's degree and at least a year of accountant level experience. There will not be a ton of training for this role so the person joining the team needs to be comfortable learning quickly and being resourceful to ask questions if needed. This is a fully onsite role in Bellevue, WA.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
  • Perform monthly account reconciliations, including intercompany transactions and fixed asset accounts.
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and variance analysis reports.
  • Support general accounting functions such as payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable as needed.
  • Prepare schedules and provide documentation for annual audits.
  • Assist with budget preparation and variance analysis.
  • Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager or senior accounting staff.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field (Associate degree with equivalent experience may be considered).
  • At least a year of experience in general accounting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve discrepancies.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a deadline-driven environment.

Pay Details: $33.00 to $36.00 per hour

Search managed by: Brittany Cona

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Numbers & Facts

LocationBellevue, WA
Salary$33–$36 Per Hour

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Fixed Assetsunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Variance Analysisunmatched

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