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This position works closely with the Sales, Finance, Accounting, and Title departments to ensure ... temporary-to-hire, direct-hire and contract candidates for companies in the Montgomery and ...

Tenure Track Work Status Full-Time (FT) Temporary No Location Troy - T01 Job Summary The full-time, tenure-track faculty position of Assistant Professor of Accounting for the Sorrell College of ...

Interim Controller

Prattville, AL · On-site

$80 - $90/hr

Lead accounting and financial reporting operations across the US, Canada and Mexico * Oversee ... LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over ...

Cost Engineer (Temp)

Calvert, AL · Hybrid

$35 - $45/hr

We're seeking a temporary Cost Engineer to join our Finance team. *This is up to a six month ... Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering or similar discipline. Skills:

Cost Engineer (Temp)

Calvert, AL · On-site

$35 - $45/hr

We're seeking a temporary Cost Engineer to join our Finance team. *This is up to a six month ... accounting/planning and analysis. • Experience with SAP or similar ERP system. • Strong ...

Plant Controller

Elkmont, AL · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration. * 5+ years of practical experience ... Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one ...

Temporary assignment up to 8 weeks * Weekly pay with direct deposit or pay card * When you work ... Enter financial data into accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or similar systems * Perform ...

Controller

Elkmont, AL · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

Direct and validate all accounting activities including labor distribution, inventories, general ... Named one of America's Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025). * Consistently ranked among the ...

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How much do accountant temporary jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for accountant temporary in Alabama is $59,652.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,900.00 and $67,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a temporary accountant?

An Accountant Temporary job is a short-term role in which an accountant is hired for a specific period to assist with financial tasks such as bookkeeping, tax preparation, or audits. These roles are often used to cover employee absences, manage seasonal workloads, or support special projects. Temporary accountants may work for a company directly or through a staffing agency. The length of the assignment can vary from a few weeks to several months, depending on business needs.

What does a temporary accountant do?

As a Temporary Accountant, your daily responsibilities often include processing invoices, reconciling bank statements, preparing journal entries, and assisting with month-end or year-end closing procedures. You may also be tasked with managing accounts payable and receivable, supporting audit preparations, and maintaining accurate financial records. Team structures can vary, but you will frequently collaborate with other accounting professionals, finance managers, and occasionally external auditors. Temporary roles often offer exposure to diverse industries and accounting practices, providing valuable experience and networking opportunities for career advancement.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a temporary accountant?

To excel as a Temporary Accountant, you need a solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and experience with general ledger management, often backed by a degree in accounting or finance. Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle, as well as proficiency in Excel, is typically required, and a CPA certification can be advantageous. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly to new environments help temporary accountants succeed. These competencies allow for accurate completion of financial tasks and enable you to seamlessly integrate with different teams, ensuring timely delivery of projects.

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Infographic showing various Accountant Temporary job openings in Alabama as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 9% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,652 per year, or $28.7 per hour.

Supervisory Internal Revenue Agent - Temporary NTE 1 Year, MBE up to 3 Years, MBP

US Department of the Treasury

Birmingham, AL • On-site

$125K/yr

Full-time, Temporary

Posted 6 days ago


U.S. Department Of The Treasury rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

309th of 846 rated public administrative organizations


Job description

WHAT IS TAX EXEMPT/GOVERNMENT ENTITIES?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions
  • Position(s) are to be filled in following area(s):
    • TEGE - Exempt Organizations and Government Entities - TEGE - Tax Exempt/Government Entities
  • This job (or announcement) is open to current permanent IRS competitive service employees in TEGE business units.
REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILSQualifications:

Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL GRADES:
A Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a bachelor's or higher degree in accounting that included at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and an additional 6 semester hours in related subjects such as business law, economics, statistical/quantitative methods, computerized accounting or financial systems, financial management, or finance.
OR
A bachelor's or higher degree in a field other than accounting or a combination of education and experience equivalent to 4 years that included at least 30 semester hours in accounting or 24 semester hours in accounting and 6 semester hours in related subjects as described above.
AND
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR IR-04: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the next lower level within the payband or GS grade in the normal line of progression in the Federal service that demonstrates the required managerial skills and technical competence required to perform the job. To be qualifying for this position your experience must include:

  • Demonstrates leadership competencies and capabilities This experience may have been gained through work experience as a manager or supervisor, project/program manager, team lead or project/program lead, technical advisor, or senior specialist/analyst that included managing resources, providing support to managers, mentoring team members, providing day to day guidance training and/or oversight of peers or others.
  • Applying regulations, other official guidance, and principles, including the latest procedures and techniques sufficient to oversee the planning, development, and implementation of the technical aspects of programs specific to the position being filled.
  • Applying communicative techniques to effectively and diplomatically interact with internal and external customers.
  • Supporting Chief Counsel with technical advice in determination examination,

Qualifying experience must have been in progressively responsible and diversified professional accounting or auditing work that required 1) knowledge of and skill in applying professional accounting principles, theory, and practices to analyze and interpret accounting books, records, or systems specifically to determine their effect on Federal tax liabilities and their adequacy for recording transactions affecting tax liabilities; 2) skill in interpreting and applying Federal tax law for individuals, business, and/or exempt organizations, partnerships, and corporations; 3) knowledge of business and trade practices to develop tax issues based on analysis and evaluation of overall business operations and financial condition; 4) knowledge of corporate financial transactions and financial management principles and practices; and 5) skill in interacting effectively with a broad range of individuals and in negotiating with specialists in accounting, legal, tax, and other similar business-related professions.
AND
You must also meet the following requirement(s):

  • TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA): By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens"

For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.
Go to Understanding the IRS Paybands for GS/IR conversion.

Education:A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
We recommend choosing an evaluator from a member organization of one of the following national associations of credential evaluation services: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE).Employment Type: OTHER

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