Temporary Accountant; Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Job #: 42330

Schedule: 20–25 hours per week to start
Flexibility: Flexible scheduling based on deliverables; evenings and weekends may be accommodated
Start: Immediate need

We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to support balance sheet reconciliations, historical account cleanup, variance analysis, and audit preparation. This is a part-time opportunity with the potential for additional hours as workload increases approaching year-end and audit preparation.

• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations across a portfolio of accounts, including accounts requiring historical review dating back to 2022.

• Review general ledger activity to identify variances, trends, discrepancies, and unusual activity.

• Research historical transactions and accounting activity to determine the appropriate resolution for outstanding items.

• Make data-supported recommendations regarding write-offs, adjustments, and account corrections
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• Prepare clear supporting documentation and explanations for reconciled accounts in preparation for interim and year-end audits
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• Utilize AI-assisted accounting tools to analyze GL data, identify discrepancies, and streamline reconciliation and reporting processes.

• Work independently while managing multiple accounts, deadlines, and priorities.

• 2–3+ years of accounting experience
  , preferably as a Staff Accountant with significant balance sheet and bank reconciliation experience.

• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and accounting processes
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• Experience with a major ERP system such as Sage X3, Net Suite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar
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• Quick Books-only experience will not meet the requirements
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research historical data and understand accounting flow and logic.

• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.

• Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.

• Comfortable learning and utilizing new technology and AI-assisted tools.

• 20–25 hours per week to start, with potential for increased hours based on workload.

• Flexible scheduling is available as long as deadlines and deliverables are met.

• Additional hours may become available leading into year-end and audit preparation
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• Candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening prior to placement.