Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Kirkland, WA • 4h ago

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a Contract position based in Kirkland, Washington. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, processing high-volume transactions, and preparing recurring reports that help the business monitor activity and performance. The ideal candidate learns quickly, works carefully, and knows when to seek clarification to keep work moving efficiently and accurately.

Responsibilities:

Manage accounts payable activities, including reviewing expenses, processing invoices, and preparing payments in a timely and accurate manner.

Record incoming cash transactions and ensure receipts are properly applied within the accounting records.

Create and distribute customer invoices while supporting ongoing accounts receivable tracking and follow-up.

Prepare recurring internal reports, including sales activity, overtime summaries, and aging analysis for outstanding receivables.

Complete account reconciliations to verify balances, identify discrepancies, and support clean month-to-month reporting.

Enter journal entries and assist with general ledger maintenance to ensure financial data is current and reliable.

Use Excel tools such as PivotTables and VLOOKUPs to organize data, analyze trends, and support reporting needs.

Work within systems such as DataCore and Paycom to complete assigned accounting tasks and maintain accurate documentation. Requirements - Prior experience in a staff accountant, bookkeeper, accounting specialist, or similar accounting support role.

Hands-on knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and general ledger activity.

Experience performing account reconciliations with strong accuracy and attention to detail.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to use PivotTables and VLOOKUPs effectively.

Ability to learn new systems quickly, including industry-specific accounting software such as DataCore.

Sound judgment in recognizing when to ask questions, clarify information, or escalate issues appropriately.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .

Similar Jobs

Tax-Indirect -State Income Tax - Manager

EY • Seattle, WA • 3h ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY...

3h ago

Go to Apply

Sr. Accountant

Robert Half • Bellevue, WA • 3h ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Description Job Summary Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support the accounting team on a contract basis. This role will be responsible for managing key month-end close activities, preparing f...

3h ago

Go to Apply

Contract Staff Accountant

Robert Half • Issaquah, WA • 4h ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Description Job Summary Our client is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join the accounting team on a contract basis. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations, including journal...

4h ago

Go to Apply

ELECTRIC POWER CONTROLLER LEADER

Naval Facilities Engineering Command • Bremerton, WA • 6h ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Summary You will serve as a ELECTRIC POWER CONTROLLER LEADER in the PRODUCTION DIVISION of NAVFAC NORTHWEST. Responsibilities You will assign tasks to employees to conduct switching evolutions on an electrical distributi...

6h ago

Go to Apply

Sr Finance Manager, Microsoft Frontier Company

Microsoft Corporation • Redmond, WA • 21h ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Overview Microsoft Frontier Company is a new operating business focused on delivering Frontier Transformation through AI for our customers around the world.?It will provide a unique combination of skills inclusive of dee...

21h ago

Go to Apply

Finance Manager, Data Cloud and Cloud Foundation

Google • Kirkland, WA • 21h ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Finance Manager, Data Cloud and Cloud Foundation corporatefare_ Google place Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA Advanced Experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stake...

21h ago

Go to Apply

Finance Manager, Amazon Special Projects

Amazon • Seattle, WA • 21h ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Description Future CFOs wanted! Amazon seeks a Finance Manager to partner with a Special Projects team that takes the company's Think Big leadership principle to the max, with no industries or subject areas out of bounds...

21h ago

Go to Apply

Payroll Specialist

Robert Half • Bellevue, WA • 21h ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Description Process weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, or monthly payrolls Review and audit timesheets, attendance, and pay adjustments Maintain employee payroll records and update pay-related changes Calculate overtime, bon...

21h ago

Go to Apply

Audit Manager - AWS Supply Chain Finance, Compliance and Review Program (CARP)

Amazon • Seattle, WA • 21h ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Description Join AWS Supply Chain Finance as an Audit Manager and lead our Compliance and Review Program, ensuring financial integrity across a global organization that powers AWS computing capacity. You'll conduct compr...

21h ago

Go to Apply

Accounts Payable Processor

UnitedHealth Group • Renton, WA • 21h ago

Finance, Accounting & Banking

Requisition number: 2377679 Job category: Finance This position follows a hybrid schedule with (2) In-office days per week. Our office is located at 707 S Grady Way Renton, WA Opportunities with Genoa Healthcare . A care...

21h ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)