Junior Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 83,097,000 - 88,828,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Commuter Benefits

401K Plan

EAP Program

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is partnering with a Seattle nonprofit to recruit a Junior Accountant for a temporary-to-hire position in downtown Seattle. The role requires adaptability and comfort navigating multiple accounting systems and software after training.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of accounting or administrative experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Sage. Onsite work with potential after training.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• One+ years accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience, including internships or coursework.
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Sage.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, including invoice entry, payment tracking, and collections support.
• Perform account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities by gathering documentation and resolving discrepancies.
• Process employee expense reports and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Maintain vendor and customer records while responding to accounting-related inquiries.
• Assist with financial reporting, audits, and special projects as assigned by the accounting team.

Skills

Excel

Accounting Software

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Sage

Job description

A reputable non-profit organization in the Seattle, WA area is partnering with LHH to identify a temporary to hire Junior Accountant for their team.

This individual will need to be comfortable changing tasks quickly and be able to navigate through different software systems easily.

The ideal candidate will have at least a year of accounting or administrative experience.

This position is fully onsite in downtown Seattle but flexibility will be offered after training.

Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, including invoice entry, payment tracking, and collections support.
• Perform account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities by gathering documentation and resolving discrepancies.
• Process employee expense reports and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Maintain vendor and customer records while responding to accounting-related inquiries.
• Assist with financial reporting, audits, and special projects as assigned by the accounting team.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• One or more years of accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience, including internships or relevant coursework.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Sage.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Pay Details:

$29.00 to $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• 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
• any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
• Holiday pay where applicable

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• 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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