Spherion Gainesville, FL has a local client seeking a temporary-to-hire Accountant I with the potential to move to a permanent position over time! They are looking for a detail-oriented accounting professional with experience managing general ledger activity, processing cash receipts, and supporting payroll and financial reporting functions. The ideal candidate will be skilled at reviewing records for accuracy, assisting with audits, and will enjoy keeping day-to-day financial operations running smoothly.
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Position Type: Full Time, Temporary to Hire
Location: Gainesville, Florida
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pay Rate: $19.13/hr
Note: This position may require work and meetings outside of regular hours.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain journals; audit vouchers for proper coding/posting before payment.
- Prepare monthly financial statements (balance sheets, fund changes, adjusted appropriations).
- Manage financial data flow to and balance the general ledger.
- Write journal entries; reconcile payroll, inventory, accounts receivable, and other accounts.
- Analyze bank statements and pension fund payroll register.
- Audit vouchers before check issuance; refer errors to originating department with corrections.
- Daily analysis and posting of cash receipts to the journal. Prepare monthly fund summary/recap. Prepare a central sheet for vouchering payroll disbursements.
- Assist internal/external auditors with assigned area audits.
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
- Municipal accounting practices and procedures
- Thorough professional accounting principles and procedures
- Office methods and standard office equipment use
- Ability to work effectively with co-workers and the public
- Effective communication (oral and written)
- Able to sit for prolonged periods
Education:
Bachelors
Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, economics, or related field; or equivalent education/training/experience providing required knowledge/skills/abilities
- Ability to prepare complex financial reports
- Knowledge of computers and relevant software
- 1-4 yrs experience is preferred
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