Accountant

Hansell Tierney is helping our client find a detail-oriented Accountant to provide temporary support to their internal accounting team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and audit support, along with a proactive, independent working style and strong attention to detail.

Location: Seattle, WA. Hybrid Schedule onsite 3-days per week.

Duration: 5 Month Contract

Compensation: $30.00 - $32.00/hr.

Benefits: Three insurance levels, 401k match, plus working for a great company!

This role offers a great opportunity to contribute to key accounting processes, gain exposure to enterprise-level systems, and work within a collaborative finance team during a major reporting cycle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations as part of monthly and quarterly closing activities.
• Analyze financial results and communicate findings to internal stakeholders.
• Support internal, external, and compliance audit requests by preparing accurate documentation and schedules.
• Identify and help implement process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy.
• Prepare and present clear, well-documented working papers to accounting leadership.
• Participate in special projects, developmental opportunities, and ad-hoc accounting tasks as assigned.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Strong understanding of journal entries, reconciliations, and general accounting principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard accounting tools.
• CPA license or CPA eligibility preferred but not required.

About Hansell Tierney

Hansell Tierney is one of the premier staffing and recruiting companies in the Pacific Northwest. Launched in 2001, we are a woman-owned business that serves and staffs Northwest organizations by doing things the right way—not just the easiest way. Hansell Tierney partners with candidates and clients to match the best talent with interesting local opportunities. We navigate every relationship with the highest level of discretion and service while holding ourselves accountable to our promises. Our business thrives on our deep understanding of the job market and our ability to skillfully tailor our recruitment process to meet our clients’ unique needs.

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