Staff Accountant

LHH US; Washington; Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH US in Bellevue, WA seeks a detail-oriented Staff Accountant for a temporary-to-hire position. You will support month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and general ledger activities in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include posting journal entries, performing reconciliations, assisting with audits, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, and supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Two or more years of accounting experience, preferably with public accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience supporting audits and managing account reconciliations.
• Combination of public accounting and private industry experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• High level of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and bank account reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial data and prepare supporting schedules for financial reporting.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Reconcile fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and intercompany accounts.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Prepare audit schedules and serve as a point of contact for external auditors.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting functions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and increase efficiency.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Time management

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

LHH is seeking a detail-oriented temporary to hire Staff Accountant with a strong accounting foundation and experience gained through public accounting or a combination of public accounting and industry experience. This role will support month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and general ledger activities. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and looking to further develop their accounting career in a collaborative environment. This position offers a hybrid work schedule in the Bellevue, WA office.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and bank account reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial data and prepare supporting schedules for financial reporting.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Reconcile fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and intercompany accounts.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Prepare audit schedules and serve as a point of contact for external auditors.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting functions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and increase efficiency.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analysis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Two or more years of accounting experience, preferably with public accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience supporting audits and managing account reconciliations.
• Combination of public accounting and private industry experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• High level of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Pay Details: $37.00 to $39.00 per hour
Search managed by: Brittany Cona

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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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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