Accountant - CONFIDENTIAL

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Accountant (Contract-to-Hire)
Portland, OR (Remote/Hybrid During Training) | 20-40 Hours per Week | $31-$36/Hour DOE

LHH is partnering with a confidential client in the design and marketing industry to identify a Staff Accountant for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative accounting team led by a supportive Accounting Manager who is driving process improvements and strengthening the accounting function.

The ideal candidate enjoys rolling up their sleeves, cleaning up processes, improving documentation, and helping create a scalable accounting environment. This role offers flexibility, meaningful project work, and the potential for long-term employment.

What You'll Do

• Manage accounts payable processing using Ramp
• Review and reconcile corporate credit card transactions (300-500+ transactions per month)
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries
• Calculate fixed asset amortization in Sage Intacct
• Support cash management and banking activities
• Document accounting processes and help establish SOPs and internal controls
• Improve workflows, checklists, and approval processes
• Partner with leadership on accounting cleanup and process improvement initiatives
• Potentially expand into additional general ledger responsibilities, including:
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • P&L reviews
  • Variance analysis
  • Additional journal entries

Qualifications

• Experience with:
  • Accounts Payable
  • Credit card reconciliations
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Month-end close activities
• Strong accounting foundation with the ability to investigate and resolve reconciliation issues
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a remote environment
• Comfortable supporting process improvement and documentation efforts
• Availability during Pacific Time business hours for meetings and collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading accounting cleanup projects or working in a consulting capacity
• Balance sheet reconciliation experience
• Experience in project-based industries such as architecture, construction, engineering, design, marketing, or professional services
• Experience with Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or Ramp
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Flexible schedule: Open to part-time (20+ hours) or full-time availability
• Contract-to-hire potential
• Remote/hybrid flexibility during training
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on accounting operations and process improvements
• Supportive leadership team focused on mentorship and professional growth
• Ideal for professionals who enjoy building structure, improving processes, and creating lasting efficiencies

Compensation: $31-$36/hour, depending on experience

If you're an accounting professional who enjoys process improvement, reconciliation work, and helping organizations build stronger accounting foundations, we'd love to connect with you. Apply today to learn more about this confidential opportunity.

Pay Details: $31.00 to $36.00 per hour

Search managed by: Austin Pellissier

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

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