Description

We are in search of a Staff Accountant to join our team in Seattle, Washington. This role primarily involves handling payroll, accounts payable, and document processing for a growing team. The position offers a short-term contract employment opportunity in the industry. The team is fun, location is great, and the work is meaningful!

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently manage payroll processing for an expanding crew, ensuring accurate and timely payments.

• Oversee the Accounts Payable (AP) function, including the transition to a paperless AP system.

• Prepare and issue 1099 and W2 forms in compliance with federal regulations.

• Contribute to the monthly close process, ensuring all entries and reconciliations are completed within the stipulated period.

• Maintain a clear understanding of the process, roles, and responsibilities within the finance team.

• Assist in the annual audit process, ensuring all required documents and information are readily available.

• Help in the development and implementation of effective separation of duties within the finance team.

• Handle bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Maintain and update the General Ledger and Journal Entries as necessary.

Requirements

• Proficient in Accounts Payable (AP) processes and procedures

• Demonstrated ability to accurately perform payroll processing in ADP

• Solid knowledge of General Ledger management and related tasks

• Experience in preparing and managing Journal Entries

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.

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