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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary cpa in the United States is $26.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $33.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Temporary CPA job is a short-term accounting role where a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is hired to assist with financial tasks such as tax preparation, audits, or financial reporting. These roles are often needed during busy seasons, special projects, or to cover staff absences. Temporary CPAs may work for public accounting firms, corporations, or as independent contractors. This position allows flexibility while utilizing CPA expertise.

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Temporary CPAs often face the challenge of quickly acclimating to new company procedures, systems, and team dynamics as they step into short-term roles. You may be expected to hit the ground running with limited onboarding, which requires strong adaptability and initiative. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll need to manage time effectively while adhering to strict reporting or tax deadlines. However, these challenges can also provide valuable exposure to different industries and accounting practices, enhancing your professional skills and network.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Cpa job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 12% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,057 per year, or $27 per hour.

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Stephen Merritt CPA PC

Virginia Beach, VA

$90K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

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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