Temporary Staff Accountant (3–6 Month Contract)

Seattle, WA (Onsite / Hybrid)

Seattle Search Group is partnering with a well-established, multi-entity organization in the Seattle area seeking a Temporary Staff Accountant to support the finance team during a system implementation.

This contract role is expected to last approximately 3–6 months and will play a key part in maintaining reporting accuracy and operational continuity during an IFS ERP transition.

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant will support month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting while assisting the team through the ERP implementation process. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, technically strong, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and complete balance sheet account reconciliations

Assist with month-end and quarter-end close processes

Build and refine financial reports to support leadership decision-making

Support ERP implementation efforts, including data validation and system testing

Assist with variance analysis and reporting

Ensure financial data integrity and compliance with internal controls

Provide ad hoc support to the Controller and accounting leadership

Preferred Experience

3+ years of accounting experience

Strong reconciliation and reporting experience

Experience supporting ERP implementations (IFS experience highly preferred but not required)

Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data manipulation)

Power BI experience strongly preferred

Exposure to investment portfolio accounting is a plus but not required

Ideal Profile

Detail-oriented and deadline-driven

Comfortable working through system transitions

Able to operate independently while supporting a broader team

Strong communication skills

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional looking to contribute during a high-impact transition period.