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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance temporary cpa in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFreelance Temporary CpaFreelance Temporary Bookkeeper
CredentialsCPA license, accounting degreeBasic bookkeeping certifications or experience
Work EnvironmentClient offices, remote, or accounting firmsSmall businesses, remote, or client sites
Industry UsageAccounting, finance, consultingSmall business, retail, service industries

Freelance Temporary CPAs typically hold a CPA license and work on complex financial tasks, audits, and tax preparation. Freelance Temporary Bookkeepers focus on day-to-day transaction recording and basic financial record-keeping. While both roles involve financial data, CPAs handle higher-level analysis and compliance, whereas bookkeepers manage routine bookkeeping tasks.

Why are so many freelance temporary CPAs quitting?

Freelance temporary CPAs often quit due to inconsistent workload, limited job security, and challenges in maintaining steady income. Additionally, the need for ongoing certifications and adapting to changing tax laws can contribute to job dissatisfaction and turnover.
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Certified Public Accountant - Cpa

Stephen Merritt CPA PC

Virginia Beach, VA

$90K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Public Accounting Firm located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. SEASONAL, PART-TIME, OR FULL-TIME position. A CPA must be able to multitask and possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Prior public accounting experience is required. No remote work.


Stephen Merritt, CPA, PC, is NOT your typical CPA firm! Clients are always commenting on how fun it would be to work here, and that's because we value our staff's ideas; we offer professional development programs; and we place a high priority on an ideal work/life balance (no take-home work!). We also LOVE to laugh and eat good food. We are a close-knit group, so a candidate must be able to integrate into our office environment.


Must love dogs! Oxford, an English Bulldog, comes to work every day.


What we offer:

  • SEASONAL, PART-TIME, OR FULL-TIME
  • Professional development programs
  • High priority on an ideal work/life balance (no take-home work!)
  • Outstanding company culture


This is not an entry-level position. This is not a remote position. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Compensation:

$90,000 DOE


Responsibilities:
  • Tax Return Preparation 990, 1040, 1041, 1065, 1120, and 1120S
  • Prepare audits, reviews, and compilations
  • Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits. Meet and establish relationships with new and existing clients
  • Other accounting and tax functions as well
  • Stay updated with the latest accounting trends and regulatory changes to provide informed advice

Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of experience in public accounting
  • CPA Certification with extensive tax preparation experience
  • Detail-oriented and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills, coupled with proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and Word, as well as tax preparation software
  • In addition, an ability to work independently or as part of a team and the capacity to appropriately interact with all levels of Firm management and staff, clients, and other external business contacts are required

About Company

Stephen Merritt, CPA, PC, is dedicated to providing tax preparation and accounting services for small and medium-sized businesses as well as their families throughout the Hampton Roads area. It is our goal to maintain a strong relationship with clients. We attribute our firm's current growth to client referrals, which only occurs because our top priority is client satisfaction. www.stephenmerritt.com