Lead Accountant (Non-Manager)

Company: LHH US
Location: Southworth
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Lead Accountant Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid) Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) Type: 9-month contract Compensation: $50-$60/hour (DOE) Job Summary Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Accountant to support and guide day-to-day accounting operations with a focus on general ledger oversight and month-end close. This role is ideal for a senior-level individual contributor who can serve as a go-to accounting resource, provide informal guidance to staff, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting-without direct people management responsibilities. CPA is not required. Key Responsibilities Lead and support month-end and quarter-end close processes Review complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules Ensure accuracy and integrity of the general ledger in compliance with GAAP Serve as a subject-matter expert and escalation point for accounting questions Provide guidance and review support to staff and senior accountants (no direct reports) Analyze financial statements and investigate variances Assist with preparation of internal and external financial reports Support audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries Identify and implement process improvements and efficiency gains Partner cross-functionally with Finance, FP&A, and business teams Support ad hoc accounting projects and initiatives Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience CPA not required Strong expertise in GAAP and general ledger accounting Proven experience leading or owning month-end close processes Ability to review work and provide guidance to other accountants Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar preferred) Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills Comfortable operating as a senior individual contributor Nice to Have Experience acting as a lead or informal mentor on accounting teams Exposure to system implementations or accounting process improvements Prior contract or project-based accounting experience 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: $50.00 to $60.00 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 To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate -privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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