Job Description
Job DescriptionSenior Financial Accountant
Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid)
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
Type: 9-month contract
Compensation: $45-$55/hour (DOE)
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a skilled Senior Financial Accountant to support financial accounting and reporting activities with a strong emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and timely close. This role is ideal for a hands-on accountant with solid GAAP knowledge who enjoys working across teams and contributing to reliable financial reporting. CPA is not required.
Key Responsibilities
- Support month-end and quarter-end close processes
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial schedules
- Ensure financial records are accurate and compliant with GAAP
- Assist with preparation of internal and external financial statements
- Perform balance sheet and income statement analysis; investigate variances
- Support audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
- Collaborate with FP&A and Finance partners to ensure accurate reporting
- Assist with process improvements, controls, and documentation
- Support ad hoc accounting projects as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5-8+ years of financial or general ledger accounting experience
- CPA not required
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial accounting principles
- Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations
- Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Nice to Have
- Experience with financial reporting in a corporate environment
- Prior contract or project-based accounting experience
- Exposure to system implementations or reporting enhancements
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: $45.00 to $55.00 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.
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