Temporary Accounting Job Description
Temporary accounting
provides general analysis support in various accounting functions such as Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Cost Accounting, Fixed Asset Accounting, General Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and the like.
Temporary Accounting Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Strong data organization and Excel analytical skills (e.g., Pivot Table)
Reconcile and code daily/weekly ticketing activity (in house box office, Ticketmaster)
Assist in Data Conversion
Support Data Validation (refresh templates, tie out details to existing financial data and trouble shoot exceptions identified)
Assist with metadata updates and building of financial and accounting reports (e.g., Balance Sheet
Interest in business processes (familiarity with Chart Of Accounts, Process Flows, and information systems)
Inquisitive with strong communication skills
High energy, inquisitive and optimistic
Takes direction well and is willing to work with minimal supervision
Reconcile daily bank activity using Oracle Cash Management (OCM), including working closely with Finance teams to investigate any un-reconciled items timely and efficiently
Temporary Accounting Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Temporary Accounting
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BSI, UN, IPSAS
Education for Temporary Accounting
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the temporary accounting job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Accounting, Education, Business/Administration, Faculty, Technology, Computers, Finance, Business, Associates, Management
Skills for Temporary Accounting
Desired skills for temporary accounting include:
Excel
Basic accounting procedures
Accounting/accounts payable and experience using an accounting system
Access
Accounting theories and practices
Accounts receivable
Auditing standards and procedures
Banner finance
Basic accounting principles
Classification
Desired experience for temporary accounting includes:
Detailed oriented and hands-on function
Ensure correct and timely recording of daily receipts for lockbox, card payment and Desktop Deposit
Track monthly bank fees and escalate variances to management as necessary
Perform month end reconciliations for the Corporate Accounting team and complete any necessary journal entry adjustments
Demonstrate accuracy, efficiency and initiative
Demonstrate problem resolution and prevention
Temporary Accounting Examples
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Temporary Accounting Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of temporary accounting. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for temporary accounting
- Lead make vs
- Create and review annual budget and monthly forecast with site management teams and corporate finance
- Establish, monitor and enforce internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures and SOX
- Monitoring and advising operations on day to day aspects of running the plants and DC
- Collects relevant information and documentation related to specific audit assignments
- Check & verify Employee Expense Reports via our online tool Concur, for North America, EMEA and APAC regions
- Maintain monthly and reconcile monthly PTO records monitor and update vacation liability accrual
- Support internal / external audits DCAA, worker's compensation insurance, 401(k) and financial audits of payroll
- Assist in balancing and creating bi-weekly journal entries for US and Canada and submit all necessary payroll funding requests
- Execute process for accounts payable sale to JD Financial
Qualifications for temporary accounting
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business preferred or equivalent experience
- 2 year degree in accounting or a related field preferred
- Able to work well with team members
- MBA with accounting focus or master’s degree in accounting or equivalent from a school of business accredited by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International)
- Or substantial executive-level relevant experience in tandem with undergraduate degree
- Previous University teaching experience in a college of business in relevant subject areas or experience teaching in a business setting
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Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of temporary accounting. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for temporary accounting
- Review accounts payable balance (open items) in SAP
- Sale of credit notes to JD Financial
- Clearing of accounts (GLSU manual journal vouchers)
- Manual generation and maintenance of Engines customers' and OEM' balance statements
- Respond questions and requirements from Engines customers, OEM', and some dealers
- Consolidate banks (identify, report and apply receipts)
- Estimate accrual for interest from Engine customers & OEM
- Manual journal vouchers in SAP and CIIM legacy system
- Compile, maintain, and review data and daily reports for accuracy
- May establish accounts in financial systems
Qualifications for temporary accounting
- Degree in Business Administration or Certified Finance/Accounting or similar degree
- Local language plus, English Fluent level written and spoken
- 2-4 years of Financial experience, preferred with auditor background
- Must have a thorough understanding of all aspects of medical claims processing
- Must be able to review the work of others and provide feedback
- Personal computer terminal skills
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a temporary accounting. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for temporary accounting
- All facets of sales accounting in order to keep billing and collections current
- Assist Accounts Payable with reconciling all Vendor statements
- Assist with month-end G/L closing
- Post all cash receipts and/or check payments
- Processes all IDB (Internet Direct Bookings) refunds
- Filling for the Accounting Team & CFO
- Ability to meet deadlines with a great sense of urgency and accuracy
- Responsible for various accounting related functions
- Reviews, maintains, and monitors Accounts Payable system
- Reconciles monthly statements and various general ledger accounts
Qualifications for temporary accounting
- A bachelor's degree and previous experience in an office administrative setting or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired
- Sedentary work – Exerting in excess of 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/ or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, push, pull or otherwise move objects
- Obtain and expand knowledge base in area of expertise
- High school diploma or its equivalent with 3 or more years of prior accounting support experience required
- Ability to learn and utilize specialized software, per office/team requirements, such as Navision, Star
- Keen sense of accuracy and attention to detail, ability to follow directions / procedures required, work in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment with frequent interruptions
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a temporary accounting. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for temporary accounting
- Records and reconciles more complex accounting transactions
- Examines and records financial transactions of Offices-away-from Headquarters/Peacekeeping Missions/other UN organisations and prepares remittances for disbursement
- Reconciles more complex bank and/or general ledger accounts in various currencies
- Assists in the processing of payments to governments and vendors for good and services
- Assists in verifying payroll and processing payments to staff members for their entitlements including salaries, claims, education grants and income tax
- Assists in verifying and running off-cycle and correction payroll
- Drafts/prepares memoranda and/or faxes to various offices, departments and overseas offices
- Responds to queries from staff members and third parties
- To assist Revenue Auditor in balancing all of hotel's revenues by auditing each revenue center
- To assist Receivable in billing
Qualifications for temporary accounting
- Identify opportunities for improvement and participate in internal projects and operations
- Communicate concerns and ideas in a courteous and respectful manner
- This temporary position will start December 5 or December 12 and the length of employment will be approximately 10 weeks
- High school diploma or its equivalent along with 1-2 years of administrative experience
- Good knowledge of international accounting standards (IAS/IFRS) local accounting standards
- Personal days off and regular incentives such as high performer's lunches, travel vouchers and a Go Beyond trip to Bali or Queenstown
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of temporary accounting. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for temporary accounting
- To replace Payable Supervisor and General Cashier on vacation and ensure that all information related to the production of such data is reconciled and balanced
- Audit remittances to ensure all procedures are being followed and that all guest's are being correctly charged
- Cross balance room charges from Micros with Charges in Property Manager
- Review all discounts/promotions applied and ensure backup is available
- Balance all credit cards with Property Manager and Micros
- Cashier's summary report to be completed
- Total revenues for the hotel are checked once again to ensure accuracy before printing final stat report for executives use
- Ensure policy regarding controls in the F&B outlets and Front Office are followed and enforced
- Prepare accurate and prompt billing of current and aged accounts according to the credit policy
- Filing credit cards and other sensitive documents
Qualifications for temporary accounting
- Additional experience in external audit preferable
- Business experience in relevant subject areas
- Working knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, both in IFRS and US GAAP regulatory and tax accounting rules and regulations ( an asset)
- Maturity, professional standing, strong interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with relevant teams
- Understanding of system requirements and capabilities to ensure appropriate controls and operational processes