Staff Accountant
Location: Hybrid in Seattle, WA
Contract Type: 6–8 Month Contract
Compensation: $32–$40/hour DOE

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Staff Accountant for a hybrid contract opportunity in Seattle, WA. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who is comfortable owning core general ledger activities, supporting month-end close, and ensuring the accuracy of financial records. The Staff Accountant will collaborate across departments and play a key role in maintaining streamlined and compliant accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end and year-end close tasks, including journal entries and account reconciliations

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts

• Prepare balance sheet schedules and support financial reporting

• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash postings as needed

• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts

• Support audit requests with proper documentation and schedules

• Analyze variances and provide explanations for unusual account activity

• Assist with fixed asset tracking and depreciation

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies

• Contribute to process improvements and accounting system enhancements

Qualifications:

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

• 2–4 years of accounting experience preferred

• Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes

• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)

• Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables

• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits:

LHH Recruitment Solutions benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

If you are interested in this or other job opportunities available through LHH Recruitment Solutions, please submit your resume today at www.LHH.com!

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 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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