Staff Accountant

LHH; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 48,216 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement benefits

PTO

Free onsite parking

Commuter benefits for public transit

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant in Seattle with 2+ years of full-cycle accounting experience. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, reviewing financial data, and ensuring compliance with accounting processes. Competitive compensation of $35.00–$38.00 per hour, alongside generous benefits, is offered for this hybrid role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full cycle accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and site allocations.
• Review billing, labor, and accounts payable data.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank reconciliations.
• Assist with P&L reviews and financial statement preparation.
• Support payroll entry for union employees weekly.
• Collaborate with other departments on accounting-related projects.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting processes.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Detail-oriented mindset

Proactive approach

Education

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

Job description

Overview

LHH has partnered with a Seattle-based organization in the search for a Staff Accountant. Our client seeks a detail-oriented and proactive professional with 2+ years of full-cycle accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to adapt to new systems and processes.

This exciting opportunity offers competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and free onsite parking.

Employment type

• Full-time, Permanent, Non-Exempt

Location

• Seattle, WA
• Hybrid. Free parking and commuter benefits for public transit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and site allocations
• Review billing, labor, and accounts payable data in the general ledger
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank reconciliations
• Assist with P&L reviews, financial statement preparation, and audit prep
• Support payroll entry for union employees on a weekly basis
• Collaborate with other departments on accounting-related projects
• Identify and implement process improvements, including documentation updates
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of full cycle accounting experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP knowledge preferred)
• Excel expertise
• Proactive mindset with initiative to ask questions and seek improvements
• Compensation: $35.00–$38.00 per hour (salaried non-exempt, overtime eligible)
• Generous medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• PTO