Staff Accountant (Temporary)

Temporary Staff Accountant
Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid or Onsite)
Pay Rate: $30–$35/hour
Assignment Length: 3–6 months (potential for extension)

Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Staff Accountant to support our accounting team during a period of transition and increased workload. This role will focus on general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is adaptable, deadline-driven, and able to step in quickly with minimal training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments

• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts

• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed

• Assist with financial statement preparation and variance analysis

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls

• Support audit requests and provide documentation

• Identify process improvement opportunities and assist with implementation

Qualifications:

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

• 2+ years of accounting experience

• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles

• Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, or similar)

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs preferred)

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a multi-entity or high-volume environment

• CPA or CPA-track is a plus

• Experience with system implementations or process improvements

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!

Pay Details: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour

Search managed by: Cheyenne Wong

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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