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How much do accountant temporary jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for accountant temporary in Jackson, MS is $57,351.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,100.00 and $64,500.00 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 Jackson, MS as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 9% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,351 per year, or $27.6 per hour.

Internal Revenue Agent (Computer Audit Specialist)

Jackson, MS • On-site


US Department of the Treasury
Public Administration • 10K+ employees

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

311th of 852 rated public administrative organizations

Good employer

Paid breaks

Respectful managers


$106K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

WHAT IS LARGE BUSINESS & INTERNATIONAL (LB&I)?
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):
    • LBI - Director Western Compliance - Western Compliance Practice Area (WCPA) DFO-NW

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.
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS 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 GS-13: In addition to meeting basic requirements, to be eligible for this position, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:

  • 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.
  • Experience evaluating completed examination case files to determine whether examination findings, technical conclusions, and supporting documentation comply with applicable tax laws, regulations, published guidance, and established examination procedures.
  • Experience interpreting Internal Revenue Code provisions, Treasury Regulations, published guidance, and judicial decisions to evaluate examination determinations and resolve technical tax issues.
  • Experience analyzing examination workpapers, reports, and supporting documentation to identify technical issues, procedural deficiencies, incomplete issue development, or unsupported conclusions.
  • Experience researching technical tax issues using electronic research systems, published guidance, and reference materials to develop recommendations for resolving examination issues.
  • Experience preparing written technical review findings that document technical deficiencies, identify corrective actions, and support recommendations for resolving examination issues in accordance with established procedures.
  • Experience explaining examination findings, computerized accounting system issues, and the application of tax laws or examination procedures to examiners, taxpayers, representatives, or other stakeholders.
  • Experience reviewing electronic accounting systems and subsystems to evaluate internal controls, access the reliability and availability of accounting records, and interpret system-generated data used in tax examinations.

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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"
  • TIME IN GRADE (TIG): For positions above the GS-05,applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the grade you are applying for. For positions at the GS-05, you cannot advance to the GS-05 if you have held a GS-02 in the past 52 weeks. There is no TIG restriction for GS-02, 03 or 04 positions.


For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

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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