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Accounting Associate Qualifications & Experience Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent experience. Should also have 2‐5 years of work experience with private ...

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Accounting Associate Qualifications & Experience Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent experience. Should also have 2‐5 years of work experience with private ...

TGG Accounting

Accounting Manager

Princeton, MN · On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

Accounting Manager Location: Princeton, MN (Onsite) Schedule: Monday-Friday, flexible hours Compensation: $95,000-$110,000/year, plus bonus, benefits, and PTO About the Role Our client is a mission ...

TGG Accounting

Accounting Manager

Princeton, MN · On-site

Accounting Manager Location: Princeton, MN (Onsite) Schedule: Monday-Friday, flexible hours Compensation: $95,000-$110,000/year, plus bonus, benefits, and PTO About the Role Our client is a mission ...

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Accounting Manager

Princeton, MN

Accounting Manager Location: Princeton, MN (Onsite) Schedule: Monday-Friday, flexible hours Compensation: $95,000-$110,000/year, plus bonus, benefits, and PTO About the Role Our client is a mission ...

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Accounting Manager

Princeton, MN · On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

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Princeton, MN · On-site

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How much do hourly accounting jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly accounting 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 hourly accounting?

Hourly accounting refers to accounting services that are billed based on the amount of time an accountant spends on a client's work, rather than a flat fee or salary. This billing method is common for tasks such as bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, tax preparation, and consulting. Clients are charged an hourly rate for the specific services they need, which can offer flexibility and cost efficiency depending on the volume and complexity of the work required. Hourly accounting is often used by small businesses or individuals who require occasional or variable accounting support.

What are some common challenges faced by hourly accounting professionals, and how can they be managed effectively?

Hourly accounting professionals often face fluctuating workloads, tight deadlines during month-end or tax seasons, and the need to quickly adapt to different clients or departments. Managing these challenges effectively involves strong time management skills, clear communication with supervisors about workload, and staying organized to prioritize urgent tasks. Additionally, leveraging accounting software and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of procedures can help streamline daily responsibilities and reduce stress.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an hourly accountant?

To thrive as an Hourly Accountant, you need a solid understanding of accounting principles, attention to detail, and typically an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field. Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Excel, and payroll systems is often required, and relevant certifications like the Certified Bookkeeper can be advantageous. Strong organizational skills, reliability, and effective communication help you manage multiple tasks and client interactions efficiently. These skills ensure accurate financial records, compliance, and timely reporting for businesses or clients.

What is the difference between Hourly Accounting vs Bookkeeper?

AspectHourly AccountingBookkeeper
CredentialsBasic accounting knowledge, possibly certificationsBasic bookkeeping skills, often no formal certification required
Work EnvironmentFreelance, small firms, or accounting firmsSmall businesses, accounting departments
Employer UsageUsed by businesses needing specific accounting tasksUsed by companies for daily financial record-keeping
Search IntentCompare hourly rates and servicesFind bookkeeping services or roles

Hourly Accounting involves providing specific accounting services on an hourly basis, often for complex financial tasks or consulting. Bookkeepers focus on maintaining daily financial records and transactions. While both roles require financial knowledge, Hourly Accountants typically handle more advanced accounting functions, whereas Bookkeepers manage routine record-keeping. Understanding these differences helps businesses choose the right financial support based on their needs.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Accounting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 51% Full Time, 44% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,062 per year, or $36.1 per hour.

Senior Accounting Technician Short Term Hourly (Temporary)

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, CA • On-site

$31.22/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Salary: $31.22 Hourly
Location : 3041 W. Avenue K, Lancaster, CA
Job Type: Short Term Hourly
Job Number: RN22-99
Department: Business Services
Opening Date: 03/16/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
RANGE: 19
ANTICIPATED START DATE: Establishing a Pool
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Letter of Intent
Current Resume
Transcripts Confirming all Course work
WORK SCHEDULE: Short-Term-Hourly/Professional Experts - Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Friday: 7:30 am-11:30 am (Exact work schedule to be determined by supervisor based on department needs and college hours of operation.) Temporary employees may only work up to 25 hours a week (not to exceed 100 hours per month), total not to exceed 999 hours for a total of 100 days. (Days are counted regardless of # of hours worked per day)
DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Fiscal Services Manager performs the full range of routine to complex administrative support and technical duties in the District's Fiscal Services Department. Incumbents at this level are capable of performing advanced technical accounting work in support of various college auxiliary functions, categorical programs, and/or District functions. This position requires reconciliation of District local bank accounts, Treasury/Tax Collector accounts, State & Federal grants and/or financial aid disbursements. Incumbents receive minimal instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
E = indicates essential duties of the position
  • Perform a variety of advanced technical accounting work in the preparation, maintenance and review of financial records, accounts, and reports; ensure compliance with established District policies, procedures, governmental regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles. (E)
  • Prepare, maintain, and evaluate financial statements, records, and reports developed for auxiliary functions, grants, and/or categorical programs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established guidelines, rules, regulations, and procedures. (E)
  • Gather, review, and synthesize a variety of accounting and financial data; prepare routine and non-routine reports; develop, format, and revise technical and statistical charts, graphs, and flowcharts in order to present information. (E)
  • Monitor contract and grant compliance for proper accounting and appropriate distribution and recording of expenditures; assist program directors with fiscal compliance issues; prepare required reports. (E)
  • Assists with establishing, monitoring, and maintaining a system of internal controls to safeguard college resources and ensuring proper accountability. (E)
  • Verify, reconcile, balance and adjust a variety of complex accounts. (E)
  • Answer complex and non-routine inquiries from administrators, staff, vendors, or students regarding various records, budgets, accounts and programs. (E)
  • Prepare, process, audit, and review a variety of financial documents such as requisitions, purchase orders, receipts, and inventory records. (E)
  • Prepare and process journal vouchers; ensure proper account codes are assigned to payroll, accounts payable, and other records. (E)
  • Collect, receipt, record and deposit monies for assigned accounts; sort and post to appropriate account; reconcile cash, receipts, and statements; resolve or assist in the resolution of discrepancies and errors; may serve as custodian of petty cash. (E)
  • Receive and record non-sufficient fund (NSF) checks; contact individuals by phone or in writing for payment of returned checks; send collection letters and past due notices as appropriate; place student accounts on hold when necessary. (E)
  • Perform accounts receivable functions such as receiving and recording payments, and balancing and reconciling monthly accounts receivable reports.(E)
  • Maintain a variety of files. (E)
  • Reconcile deposits to bank statements, and prepare records pertaining to a variety of college transactions. (E)
  • Records, assembles, tabulates, and reconciles financial and statistical data; reconciles and balances accounts; and researches and resolves discrepancies. (E)
  • Maintains a wide variety of complex accounting and financial records, ledgers, statements, and reports; analyzes documents for payment; analyzes accounts. (E)
  • Generates and assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial, summary and technical reports and closing functions, to include board reports. (E)
  • Processes information and develops reports using standard word processing and spreadsheet software, as well as, accounting, financial, and other related electronic information systems. (E)
  • Assists with implementation and testing of automated enterprise application systems or emerging technologies related to assignment. (E)
  • Learns and applies emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner. (E)
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and five years of accounting or reconciliation experience or an associate's degree and 3 years of clerical or accounting or reconciliation experience.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
  • Terminology and practices of financial and account document processing and record keeping and general accounting practices and procedures.
  • Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, as well as District policies, procedures, and objectives relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
  • Principles and practices of data collection and report preparation.
  • Business arithmetic, statistical and basic financial techniques.
  • Financial and statistical record keeping principles and procedures.
  • Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and computer applications, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.
  • English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
  • Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, students, and District staff, including individuals of various ages, disabilities, socio-economic and ethnic groups.

ABILITY TO:
  • Perform detailed and complex account and financial office support work accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Train and provide work direction and guidance to others as needed.
  • Respond to and effectively prioritize multiple phone calls and other requests for service. Interpret, apply, and explain applicable policies and procedures.
  • Make accurate arithmetic, financial, and statistical computations.
  • Enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned work.
  • Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Organize your own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
  • Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs, 10-key calculator by touch, copier/scanner, printer, fax machine, currency and coin counters, cash register, and bankcard systems.
  • Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
  • Understand scope of authority in making independent decisions.
  • Review situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures.
  • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

OTHER INFORMATION
WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Not applicable - no permanent full-time staff to supervise.
CONTACTS: Co-workers, other departmental staff, vendors, students and faculty.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
  • Sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Bending and reaching to retrieve and file records.
  • Light lifting of boxes.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal office environment.
APPLICATION PROCESS
This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:
  • Application
  • Current resume
  • Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
  • Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework.
Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be considered.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
  • Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply.
  • Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position.
  • Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
  • Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.
  • Short Term Hourly (Temporary) Employees and Professional Experts: May work up to 25 hours a week (not to exceed 100 hours per month), total not to exceed 999 hours for a total of 100 days. (Days are counted regardless of the number of hours worked per day).
VISA
AVC does not sponsor visas.
ACCOMMODATIONS
If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.
AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.
Annual Security Report is provided by Antelope Valley College for prospective students and employees. A copy of this report is available at http://www.avc.edu/administration/police

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