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Accounting Temp Jobs in San Ramon, CA (NOW HIRING)

Castlerock Consulting

Accountant

Oakland, CA · Remote

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Nonprofit accounting experience is required. Reporting to a Controller or Director of Finance ... This is not a temp job. This a fully remote position, and workdays/times are flexible. Pay rate is ...

Castlerock Consulting

Accountant

Oakland, CA · On-site +1

$35 - $50/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Nonprofit accounting experience is required. Reporting to a Controller or Director of Finance ... This is not a temp job. This a fully remote position, and workdays/times are flexible. Pay rate is ...

LHH US

Staff Accountant

Oakland, CA · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Accounting Clerk) Employment Type: Temp to Perm If you are interested in this or other job opportunities available through LHH Recruitment Solutions, please submit your resume today at www.LHH.com

LHH US

Staff Accountant

Oakland, CA · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Accounting Clerk) Employment Type: Temp to Perm If you are interested in this or other job opportunities available through LHH Recruitment Solutions, please submit your resume today at www.LHH.com

LHH US

Property Accountant

Oakland, CA · On-site

$39 - $44/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience: 2 years of property accounting experience (Property Accountant, Real Estate Accountant, Staff Accountant) Employment Type: Temp to Hire If you are interested in this or other job ...

LHH US

Property Accountant

Oakland, CA

$39 - $44/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience: 2 years of property accounting experience (Property Accountant, Real Estate Accountant, Staff Accountant) Employment Type: Temp to Hire If you are interested in this or other job ...

Aston Carter

Cost Accountant

Alameda, CA

$40 - $50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform cost accounting activities including; standard cost updates, excess & obsolete reserves ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ...

Aston Carter

Cost Accountant

Alameda, CA · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform cost accounting activities including; standard cost updates, excess & obsolete reserves ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical ...

LHH US

Staff Accountant

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

$30 - $50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role requires at least 3 years of accounting experience, ERP systems experience and excellent attention to detail. This temporary-to-hire role is in Walnut Creek, CA and the anticipated pay rate ...

Compunnel, Inc.

Cost Accountant III

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$56/hr

The ideal candidate has strong cost accounting expertise, ERP experience (SAP preferred), and ... A leader in contingent and permanent workforce solutions, we also provide temp-to-hire staffing ...

LHH US

Staff Accountant

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

$30 - $50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role requires at least 3 years of accounting experience, ERP systems experience and excellent attention to detail. This temporary-to-hire role is in Walnut Creek, CA and the anticipated pay rate ...

Aston Carter

Senior Cost Accountant

Alameda, CA

$40 - $50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Perform cost accounting activities including; standard cost updates, excess & obsolete reserves ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ...

10x Genomics

Senior Buyer-Contract/Temp

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

$50 - $65/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

This will be a temporary contract up to 6 months. What you will be doing: * Provide procurement ... Invoice reconciliation: Assist the accounting department in reconciling discrepancies on invoices.

10x Genomics

Senior Buyer-Contract/Temp

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

$50 - $65/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

This will be a temporary contract up to 6 months. What you will be doing: * Provide procurement ... Invoice reconciliation: Assist the accounting department in reconciling discrepancies on invoices.

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for accounting temp in San Ramon, CA is $40.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.65 and $40.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an accounting temp?

An Accounting Temp job is a short-term position in the accounting field, typically filling in for permanent employees or assisting with increased workloads. Temporary accountants handle tasks such as bookkeeping, financial reporting, and account reconciliation. These roles can last from a few weeks to several months and are often offered through staffing agencies or directly by employers. They provide valuable experience and can sometimes lead to permanent positions.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an accounting temp?

To thrive as an Accounting Temp, you need a solid understanding of basic accounting principles, data entry accuracy, and at least a high school diploma; some roles may prefer relevant coursework or an associate degree. Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is frequently required. Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this position. These skills are crucial for efficiently handling varied accounting tasks, minimizing errors, and supporting the finance team during busy periods or staff transitions.

What does an accounting temp do?

As an Accounting Temp, you will typically assist with tasks such as processing invoices, managing expense reports, performing data entry, reconciling accounts, and supporting month-end close activities. You may also be asked to help prepare financial statements, assist with audits, or handle special projects based on the company's needs. The work environment is often collaborative, requiring regular interaction with other accounting team members and different departments. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with various financial processes and develop skills that are valuable for long-term accounting or finance careers.

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Accountant

Castlerock Consulting

Oakland, CA • Remote

Part-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

If you are experienced in non-profit accounting and looking for the perfect blend of stable work and flexible hours, this is the job for you!   Shining Star Consulting is seeking an accountant with at least 3 years' experience in nonprofit accounting.  Nonprofit accounting experience is required.   Reporting to a Controller or Director of Finance, responsibilities include AP/AR, journal entries, donor restrictions, accruals, prepaid depreciation, bank and payroll reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting/compliance with advanced excel stills.  This is not a temp job.   This a fully remote position, and workdays/times are flexible. Pay rate is $35 - $50/hour, depending on qualifications. 
Summary of Key Responsibilities:

  • Build strong client relationships. Get to know clients and their businesses well. Find and solve problems before they become big issues. 
  • Provide great service. Deliver excellent accounting and operational support to clients.  Communicate clearly and deliver on-time, accurate work. 
  • AP/AR. Manage vendor payments and invoicing, ensure accurate coding and proper approvals.  Maintain records and reconcile with CRM as needed.
  • Banking and Reconciliation.  Reconcile all bank, investment, and credit card accounts. Prepare deposits.  Identify and investigate any irregularities or discrepancies.
  • Contract and Grant Restrictions. Understand and comply with donor restrictions
  • Month-end close. Handle all tasks to close the books each month. This includes cost allocations, revenue recognition, reconciliations, and creating reports that follow nonprofit accounting rules.
  • Prepare financial reports. Help the Client Engagement Lead create reports, support grant accounting, reconciliations, accruals, prepaid deductions and reconcile payroll data. 
  • Process Improvement.  Help identify process improvements, set up and maintain systems and implement automation.

Qualifications:

  • At least 3 years nonprofit accounting experience, demonstrating solid understanding of nonprofit accounting practices and relevant regulations. (such as prepaid expenses, accruals, deferred revenue, restricted/unrestricted revenue), bookkeeping procedures, and accounting regulations.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial reporting.
  • Experienced with accounting software such as QuickBooks (preferred) or Xero
  • Skilled and adept in Excel or Google Sheets
  • Financial Edge experience or equivalent preferred.
  • Experience working with grants and nonprofit-specific accounting requirements preferred.
  • Experience with payroll processing preferred.
  • Northern California location preferred.


About Us
Shining Star Consulting provides outsourced finance and accounting services to a steadily growing client base of over seventy nonprofit organizations, primarily in California. At Shining Star Consulting, you will be part of a small Finance/Accounting team serving one or more nonprofit organizations.  Shining Star's staff enjoy highly flexible work schedules, with the opportunity to commit to more/fewer hours depending on the number of nonprofit clients they want to support.  Health insurance benefits are available for those working at least 20 hours/week.  Benefits include 3% IRA contribution and paid time off.  Shining Star employees enjoy:

  •  FLEXIBILITY. Our employees love the level of flexibility they are given with their work schedule and structure.
  • AUTONOMY. Our employees love the opportunities we provide for them to grow and improve their skills with a perfect balance of support and autonomy.
  • IMPACT.  As a firm that works exclusively with nonprofits, you will be supporting organizations as they work to positively impact their communities
Shining Star is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of our employment practices. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions at our organization are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to any protected status.
 

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