Senior Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking a Senior Accountant for a temporary-to-hire role in the Seattle area.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least five years of accounting experience, with strong GAAP knowledge and advanced Excel skills. The position is hybrid in south Seattle, WA, involving month-end close, SEC support, variances analysis, and coordination with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Five or more years of accounting experience.
• CPA or public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP, Blackline, or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and assist with month-end close.
• Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts; resolve variances.
• Review financial data from multiple systems for accuracy and completeness.
• Support leases, fixed assets, foreign currency, and intercompany transactions.
• Analyze P&L and balance sheet across entities and business units.
• Assist with SEC reporting, including 10-Q and 10-K schedules and disclosures.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to enforce accounting policies.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Blackline

ERP systems

Job description

LHH is partnering with a large company to search for a temporary to hire Senior Accountant for their team. The ideal candidate will have their bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least five progressive years of accounting experience. This role handles month-end close, assisting with SEC reporting, and analyzing variances. You will work with a team but the manager is looking for someone with strong critical thinking skills and ability to work independently without much oversight. This position is hybrid in the south Seattle, WA area.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries while supporting month-end and year-end close.
• Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving variances.
• Review financial data from multiple systems to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support accounting for leases, fixed assets, foreign currency, and intercompany transactions.
• Analyze P&L and balance sheet activity across multiple entities and business units.
• Assist with SEC reporting, including 10-Q and 10-K support schedules and disclosures.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Five or more years of accounting experience.
• CPA or public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP, Blackline, or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Pay Details: $45.00 to $47.00 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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