Junior Accountant

LHH US; Washington; On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Paid leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

LHH US, partnering with a reputable nonprofit in the Seattle area, seeks a Junior Accountant for a temporary-to-hire role onsite in downtown Seattle. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of accounting or administrative experience and must be comfortable navigating multiple software systems.

Responsibilities include AP/AR processing, reconciliations, month/year-end close support, expense processing, records maintenance, and involvement in audits and special projects.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• At least 1 year of accounting or administrative experience.
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Sage.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong time management.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, 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

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Communication

Administrative experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Sage

Job description

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

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

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

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.