Accountant

LHH; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Job summary

LHH is assisting a large company in Bellevue, WA to identify a temporary Accountant for their team. The role focuses on reconciliations and year-end support for the benefit/HR group, on-site in Bellevue.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years of accounting experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency with Excel and ERP/HRIS systems. This on-site position offers hourly pay between $32 and $35 and a broad benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting, payroll accounting, benefits accounting, or related experience.
• Strong Excel skills with formulas, lookups, and PivotTables.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile employee benefit accounts.
• Review and reconcile benefit invoices against payroll deductions and enrollment records.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for benefit-related activity.
• Research and resolve discrepancies involving payroll deductions, benefit invoices, and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities related to payroll and employee benefits.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation for benefit expenses and liabilities.
• Assist with accruals, account analysis, and financial reporting.
• Partner with Payroll and HR to ensure benefit deductions and employer contributions are accurately recorded.

Skills

Accounting experience

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Excel

PivotTables

Lookups

ERP/HRIS systems

Payroll software

Job description

LHH is working with a large company to identify a temporary Accountant for their team. This individual will be handling reconciliations and year-end support for the benefit/HR team. The team is looking for someone with at least two years of accounting experience and someone with strong problem-solving skills. This position is fully onsite in Bellevue, WA.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile employee benefit accounts.
• Review and reconcile benefit invoices against payroll deductions and enrollment records.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for benefit-related activity.
• Research and resolve discrepancies involving payroll deductions, benefit invoices, and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities related to payroll and employee benefits.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation for benefit expenses and liabilities.
• Assist with accruals, account analysis, and financial reporting.
• Partner with Payroll and HR to ensure benefit deductions and employer contributions are accurately recorded.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting, payroll accounting, benefits accounting, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Experience reconciling payroll deductions and/or employee benefit accounts preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, and PivotTables.
• Experience with ERP, payroll, or HRIS systems preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

Pay Details: $32.00 to $35.00 per hour

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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