GL Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented GL Accountant to join our team in Seattle, Washington on a Contract basis. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the close process, and delivering reliable reporting for business stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across operational and finance teams.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and record journal entries for recurring and non-routine transactions, including accruals, prepayments, intercompany activity, and period-end adjustments.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts each month, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding items within established timelines.
• Maintain thorough account support, schedules, and documentation to ensure the completeness and accuracy of general ledger records.
• Review account movements and material fluctuations, then summarize findings and explanations for management and finance leadership.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to help ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Work with teams such as Operations, Production, Inventory, and Procurement to confirm financial results and improve reporting accuracy.
• Provide audit support by assembling reconciliations, schedules, and other requested records for internal and external review.
• Contribute to process enhancements by helping refine accounting procedures, strengthen controls, and support reporting or finance system improvement efforts.• Experience in general ledger accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and period-end close support.
• Working knowledge of financial reporting principles and standard accounting practices.
• Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation processes.
• Ability to analyze account activity, identify discrepancies, and determine appropriate resolution steps.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain complete and audit-ready documentation.
• Effective communication skills for presenting accounting findings to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced business environment.