Business License Compliance & Accounting Support

Overview

Placement Type:
Temporary

Salary: $42-48 Hourly

Start Date:

Jul 2, 2026

We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented accounting professional to support a major retail organization's business license compliance and monthly accounting close operations. You'll own renewals, government notices, audit support, and GL processes while working cross-functionally with internal teams and external compliance partners.

• Review and prepare business license renewals across jurisdictions
• Resolve government notices and inquiries promptly
• Conduct business license research and support audit activities
• Participate in monthly accounting close activities
• Prepare and reconcile journal entries and GL data
• Analyze GL data and create monthly reconciled data files for compliance providers
• Coordinate with co-sourced compliance partners and external stakeholders
• Communicate with internal departments on compliance and accounting needs
• Manage administrative tasks including weekly mail processing and retrieval

• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience
• At least 2 years of business license and gross receipts tax compliance experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data validation)
• Solid understanding of GL accounting concepts and reconciliation processes
• CPA or accounting-specific certification preferred
• Associate's degree in Accounting minimum (Bachelor's preferred)
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and hit strict deadlines
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively

• Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP
• CSC Navigator platform experience
• Tools like Alteryx, Analysis for Office, or Tableau

Excel, data analysis, GL reconciliation, CPA certification, general ledger management

This is a great fit if you're solid with numbers, thrive in structured environments, and want to dig into compliance work that has real impact.

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Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.