Staff Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking a temporary Accountant in Bellevue, WA for a six-month assignment onsite. The role handles month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations, with a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of accounting experience preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software is required, along with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and within a team in a deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• At least a year of experience in general accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations, including intercompany transactions and fixed asset accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and variance analysis reports.
• Support general accounting functions such as payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable as needed.
• Prepare schedules and provide documentation for annual audits.
• Assist with budget preparation and variance analysis.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager or senior accounting staff.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

LHH is partnering with a large company to search for a temporary Accountant to cover for the next six months. You will be handling month-end close, processing journal entries, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have their bachelors degree and at least a year of accountant level experience. There will not be a ton of training for this role so the person joining the team needs to be comfortable learning quickly and being resourceful to ask questions if needed. This is a fully onsite role in Bellevue, WA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations, including intercompany transactions and fixed asset accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and variance analysis reports.
• Support general accounting functions such as payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable as needed.
• Prepare schedules and provide documentation for annual audits.
• Assist with budget preparation and variance analysis.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager or senior accounting staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field (Associate degree with equivalent experience may be considered).
• At least a year of experience in general accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a deadline-driven environment.

Pay Details: $33.00 to $36.00 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.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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