Temp Staff Accountant

Temp Staff Accountant

Location Kent, WA 98032 Date Posted November 03, 2026 Job ID 15922 Employment Type Contract

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Staff Accountant on behalf of an established organization seeking additional accounting support during a restructuring of its finance department. This temporary opportunity offers a flexible, part-time schedule with the opportunity to contribute to essential accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance activities. The position is based in Kent, WA, with onsite or hybrid work arrangements available.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Staff Accountant will support the finance team with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting. This role will also assist with audit preparation, tax compliance, fixed assets, payroll support, and other accounting projects to help maintain accurate financial records and meet critical deadlines. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while collaborating across departments.

PERKS:

• Competitive Compensation: Earn $30-$40 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

• Flexible Schedule: Enjoy a 30-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, with scheduling flexibility.

• Work Arrangement Options: Choose an onsite or hybrid arrangement in Kent, WA.

• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to important accounting operations during a finance department restructuring.

• Supportive Work Environment: Collaborate with finance leadership and cross-functional teams while expanding your accounting experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain general ledger accounts, perform account and vendor reconciliations, and support month-end close and financial reporting.

• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and other materials for internal and external audit activities.

• Manage fixed asset records, calculate depreciation, and support related accounting processes.

• Assist with sales and use tax filings, regulatory reporting, and other tax compliance requirements.

• Support payroll and year-end processes, review expenses, and help maintain accurate financial records and internal controls.

• Contribute to special accounting projects and provide general accounting support as the finance department undergoes restructuring.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.

• Strong spreadsheet skills and a solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls.

• Ability to support audit preparation, regulatory filings, tax compliance, and other deadline-driven accounting activities.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience using ERP systems, payroll platforms, lease administration tools, compliance tracking systems, or financial reporting software preferred.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Pay Rate: $30-$40 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Schedule: Part-time, approximately 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

• Flexibility: Flexible scheduling with onsite or hybrid work options.

• Equipment: Laptop provided.

• Assignment Duration: Anticipated through February 2027, with an ASAP start date.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.