Accountant

LHH is working with a large company to identify a temporary Accountant for their team. This individual will be handling reconciliations and year-end support for the benefit/HR team. The team is looking for someone with at least two years of accounting experience and someone with strong problem-solving skills. This position is fully onsite in Bellevue, WA.
Responsibilities

• Reconcile employee benefit accounts.
• Review and reconcile benefit invoices against payroll deductions and enrollment records.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for benefit-related activity.
• Research and resolve discrepancies involving payroll deductions, benefit invoices, and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities related to payroll and employee benefits.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation for benefit expenses and liabilities.
• Assist with accruals, account analysis, and financial reporting.
• Partner with Payroll and HR to ensure benefit deductions and employer contributions are accurately recorded.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting, payroll accounting, benefits accounting, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Experience reconciling payroll deductions and/or employee benefit accounts preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, and PivotTables.
• Experience with ERP, payroll, or HRIS systems preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

Pay Details: $32.00 to $35.00 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.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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