Staff Accountant

LHH US; Washington; On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Additional Voluntary Benefits

EAP Program

Commuter Benefits

401K Plan

Paid Leave

Job summary

LHH is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant for a temporary-to-hire role in Bellevue, WA with a hybrid schedule. The candidate should have a strong accounting foundation, 2+ years of accounting experience (preferably with public accounting), and GAAP knowledge to support month-end close and financial reporting.

Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, audits, budgeting, and supporting payroll. Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel is required.

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 thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

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

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short‑term Disability
• Additional Voluntary Benefits
• EAP Program
• Commuter Benefits
• 401K Plan
• 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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