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Accounting Associate Temp

Olive Branch, MS · On-site

The OB Accounting Team handles an array of tasks including inventory accounting for our retail ... This is a temporary role with the possibility of full time hire. Responsibilities * Record, process ...

FTS, Inc.

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Junior Accountant

Syracuse, NY · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

ASAP Position Overview Seeking a detail-oriented Data Entry / Accounts Payable Specialist to support its accounting team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for someone with strong data entry ...

Jushi

Senior Accountant - Temp Assignment

Boca Raton, FL · On-site

$70K - $88K/yr

Prepare corporate accounting schedules required to support quarterly and annual filings and respond in a timely manner to auditor inquiries. * Work cross-functionally with company departments.

Hyundai Glovis

TEMP Analyst - FF Accounting

Irvine, CA · On-site

$27/hr

Summary The TEMP Analyst - FF Accounting role is responsible for maintaining accurate revenue and cost accounting for the Freight Forwarding business. This position requires a solid understanding of ...

GHJ

Revenue Accountant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ's relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting ...

SIG Sauer

Sr. Accountant (Temp to Hire)

Newington, NH · On-site

$75K - $94K/yr

Sr. Accountant (Temporary Position) Onsite in Newington, NH SIG SAUER, Inc . is a leading provider ... This role will entail more technical aspects of the Accounting and Controlling functions of the ...

GHJ

Staff Accountant - Temp-to-Hire

Vernon, CA · On-site

$30 - $34/hr

Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ's relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for accounting temp in the United States is $36.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $36.54 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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Senior Accountant (TEMP) - Ecommerce

Brett Fisher Group, LLC

Calabasas, CA • On-site

$78K - $98K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Company Description
Why Join?
Our rapidly growing, marketing and e-commerce, health and wellness client is seeking a Senior Accountant TEMP to begin work on several key projects in the accounting department. This may potentialy become a permanent role. The Senior Accountant will be required to collaboratively work within the accounting team and assist with the day-to-day accounting department functions, as well as assist on the annual audit. The candidate will play a significant role in the month end close process as well as be a key memeber of the new accounting system migration and implementation team.
Job Description
What You'll Tackle
  • Maintain overall accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, and ensure that financial statements are GAAP compliant
  • Support accounting operations include accounts payable/receivable, payroll, employee expense reimbursement, tax filings, and financial system implementations/improvements
  • Perform, maintain, and help review balance sheet reconciliations for multiple subsidiaries
  • Prepare and assist in review of monthly balance sheet and income statement variance analysis
  • Ensure proper adherence of internal controls to maintain the integrity over financial reporting
  • Help manage audit request lists
  • Work closely with the team on implementing ERP system

Qualifications
What's Needed To Win
  • Bachelor's degree (accounting, business, or finance major preferred)
  • 3+ years of accounting experience, public accouting experience - highly regarded
  • CPA is a plus

Additional Information
We work with amazing clients. They are innovative and disruptive, forging new ways of solving the world's problems, and most importantly, they are translating ideas into action. We recognize that they couldn't do what they do without great talent, and that's where we come in. Talent is the fuel that transforms our client's grand ideas into reality.
As a boutique executive search firm, we specialize in off-market, confidential, direct hire opportunities for exceptional individuals looking to advance their career in accounting, finance, marketing, sales, HR, and administrative roles primarily in southern California. We make purposeful introductions that are in alignment with both the candidate's career goals and our client's search criteria. We've worked with clients in just about every industry including real estate, hospitality, professional services, financial services, entertainment, technology, startup/early stage, medical devices, life sciences, and consumer products. Our typical client has revenues between 5M and 150M and is located in greater Los Angeles, Orange, or Ventura counties. Our most common placement is a Controller, VP of Finance, or CFO, with a range from the mid-senior to C-level. Professional experience stems from many years working in human resources on the employer side, with diverse companies and individuals across various industries, including Fortune 500, public, private, non-profit, and startup companies.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Interviewing immediately.

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