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9 results for Temporary Accounting And Finance in Seattle, WA

Accounting Clerk
  • Tacoma, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join a busy legal office on a Contract basis. This onsite role supports day-to-day financial and administrative operations, with an initial schedule of approximately 25 hours per week and the potential to move into a permanent arrangement over time. The ideal candidate brings prior office experience, comfort with routine accounting tasks, and the ability to keep records accurate and organized in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Enter financial and administrative information into internal records with a high level of accuracy and consistency.<br>• Assist with basic accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices and preparing items for processing.<br>• Support accounts receivable tasks by helping track incoming payments and maintaining current account records.<br>• Organize and maintain paper and digital files so documents are easy to retrieve and audit.<br>• Provide general administrative assistance to help the office run efficiently on a daily basis.<br>• Process invoice-related documentation and verify details before submission or filing.<br>• Work closely with the existing team to manage workload priorities and meet recurring deadlines.
  • 2026-07-17T00:00:00Z
Accounts Receivable Accountant
  • Everett, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27.7115 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Accountant to support day-to-day receivables operations for a Long-term Contract position in Everett, Washington. This role is well suited for someone with strong practical experience in billing, cash application, and account research who can work through payment issues with accuracy and urgency. The ideal candidate will help maintain customer account records, resolve discrepancies, and contribute to timely collections while partnering with internal teams to keep financial activity organized and up to date.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage customer account setup and maintain accurate receivable records to support smooth billing and payment processing.<br>• Review incoming payments, apply cash correctly, and investigate exceptions when remittance details do not align with open balances.<br>• Examine account discrepancies and perform detailed research to identify the source of unapplied or misapplied transactions.<br>• Follow up on overdue balances and communicate with customers to encourage prompt resolution of outstanding invoices.<br>• Support credit-related activities by gathering information, updating account details, and assisting with account evaluations as needed.<br>• Prepare and issue billing transactions while verifying accuracy across customer data, invoice amounts, and supporting documentation.<br>• Use Microsoft Excel to track receivables activity, analyze trends, and prepare reporting for account status and collection efforts.<br>• Assist with computer conversion-related tasks affecting accounts receivable processes, including validating data and helping ensure continuity of records.
  • 2026-07-20T00:00:00Z
Accountant PHP
  • Renton, WA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 45 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accountant to support financial reporting and statutory accounting activities for a health plan environment in Oregon, Washington, or California market. This long-term contract position focuses on preparing accurate quarterly and annual statements, regulatory submissions, and supporting analyses while ensuring compliance with internal standards and external requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and the confidence to manage complex accounting work with a high degree of independence.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, including supporting schedules, workpapers, and related documentation for internal and external reporting needs.</p><p>• Assist with statutory and regulatory filings, including insurance-related submissions, while maintaining adherence to applicable accounting and compliance standards.</p><p>• Update and roll forward recurring workpapers, collect supporting financial data, and develop clear analyses that explain results and key account activity.</p><p>• Partner with internal departments and external contacts to obtain, validate, and organize information required for reporting deliverables.</p><p>• Perform fluctuation and variance analysis to assess period-over-period changes and research underlying business drivers impacting results.</p><p>• Participate in recurring reporting meetings to provide status updates, resolve open items, and support technical accounting discussions.</p><p>• Maintain prepared-by-client request lists and ensure required reporting materials are submitted completely and on schedule.</p><p>• Create, refine, and document procedures for recurring accounting workflows to improve consistency, accuracy, and process efficiency.</p><p>• Record reinsurance-related journal entries and complete balance sheet reconciliations as part of month-end close responsibilities.</p><p>• Support additional accounting projects and ad hoc assignments such as reconciliations, journal entries, and other financial reporting tasks as needed.</p>
  • 2026-07-20T00:00:00Z
Senior Accountant
  • Bellevue, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 38 - 46 USD / Hourly
  • <ul><li>Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity</li><li>Lead key portions of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes</li><li>Analyze financial statements and account balances to ensure accuracy and completeness</li><li>Reconcile complex balance sheet and income statement accounts</li><li>Assist with the preparation of internal and external financial reports</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies</li><li>Assist with audit preparation and respond to auditor requests in a timely manner</li><li>Review accounting transactions and identify discrepancies or process issues</li><li>Maintain and monitor fixed asset schedules, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other supporting schedules</li><li>Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting processes as needed</li><li>Partner with cross-functional departments to provide financial information and support business decisions</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and help implement more efficient accounting procedures</li><li>Mentor or provide guidance to junior accounting staff, as applicable</li><li>Perform other accounting and finance responsibilities as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-15T00:00:00Z
Accountant - Entry Level
  • Everett, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25.65 - 29.7 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Entry Level Accounts Payable Clerk to join a manufacturing organization in Everett, Washington on an assignment. This opportunity is well suited for a recent accounting graduate or someone early in their accounting career who is eager to build hands-on experience in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. The person in this role will support day-to-day accounting operations while working closely with a collaborative team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and organize recurring financial reports by extracting data from multiple systems and consolidating it into usable spreadsheets.</p><p>• Assist with routine transactional accounting tasks, including basic accounts payable data entry and related record maintenance.</p><p>• Use Excel tools such as pivot tables, lookup functions, and existing formulas to analyze information and support daily reporting needs.</p><p>• Research order, merchant, and e-commerce transaction details across various platforms to resolve discrepancies and support accurate accounting records.</p><p>• Maintain high accuracy while handling repetitive daily processes that require strong attention to detail and consistency.</p><p>• Support coverage for team workload by assisting with accounting activities typically handled by other members during leave periods.</p>
  • 2026-07-20T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Tacoma, WA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a Long-term Contract position based in University Place, Washington. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing close activities, and ensuring account balances are properly supported. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly closing activities by preparing schedules, reviewing financial data, and helping ensure timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Maintain the general ledger by recording, reviewing, and validating financial transactions across assigned accounts.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and a high level of accuracy.<br>• Perform detailed account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve outstanding items, and preserve balance sheet integrity.<br>• Complete bank reconciliations on a recurring basis and investigate variances between cash records and bank activity.<br>• Analyze accounting data and provide clear explanations for fluctuations, adjustments, and unusual account activity.<br>• Support audit readiness by organizing records, maintaining documentation, and responding to requests for financial support.<br>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve accounting workflows and uphold compliance with established policies and controls.
  • 2026-07-13T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Woodinville, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a nonprofit organization in Woodinville, Washington on a Long-term Contract basis. In this role, you will help maintain accurate financial records, support daily accounting operations, and contribute to a smooth month-end close process while partnering closely with finance leadership. This opportunity is well suited for an accounting candidate with strong attention to detail who can manage competing priorities, work independently, and add value in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage invoice processing, payment preparation, and supporting accounts payable activities to help ensure timely and accurate vendor disbursements.<br>• Maintain organized vendor files and accounting documentation while partnering with internal stakeholders to apply correct expense coding.<br>• Prepare cash and check deposits, gather transaction data from donor and payment systems, and record activity in QuickBooks Online.<br>• Reconcile deposits and bank activity to confirm completeness and accuracy of recorded financial transactions.<br>• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations and post recurring journal entries such as prepaid expenses and fee accruals.<br>• Assist with month-end schedules, balance sheet support, and other close-related documentation required by the finance team.<br>• Contribute to audit readiness, account reconciliation projects, and efforts to strengthen accounting workflows and process documentation.<br>• Provide cross-functional and administrative support as needed, including taking initiative to resolve issues and progress work with limited direction.
  • 2026-07-20T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Issaquah, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 32 - 38 USD / Hourly
  • <ul><li>Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, journal entries, and general ledger reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Reconcile bank statements, balance sheet accounts, and other financial accounts</li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed</li><li>Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation for management</li><li>Help ensure compliance with internal accounting controls, company policies, and applicable regulations</li><li>Assist with audits by gathering and organizing requested financial documentation</li><li>Monitor transactions for accuracy and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities</li><li>Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules, if applicable</li><li>Participate in process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial and operational matters</li><li>Use accounting systems and spreadsheets to analyze data and prepare reports</li><li>Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-15T00:00:00Z
Staff Accountant
  • Kent, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a growing organization on a Contract basis in Kent, Washington. This role offers the opportunity to contribute across core accounting functions while taking on increasing ownership of the month-end process and financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to support accurate accounting operations in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily accounting operations by handling payables, receivables, and other core transactional activities with accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Record financial activity through journal entries and maintain the integrity of the general ledger.<br>• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and records are complete.<br>• Perform reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, banks, credit cards, and payment platforms, researching and resolving variances as needed.<br>• Prepare financial reports and assist with reviewing balance sheets, income statements, and other key accounting schedules.<br>• Support payroll processing and help ensure compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements.<br>• Assist with sales tax reporting, corporate tax-related support, and compliance documentation.<br>• Partner with operations teams on inventory accounting, including cost of goods sold analysis, aging reviews, and reserve tracking.<br>• Help improve accounting workflows, strengthen internal controls, and support effective use of NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
  • 2026-07-20T00:00:00Z