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Spherion

accountant i.

Pay: $47,000–$50,000/yr

Posted: 1 day ago

Location: Gainesville, FL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/7/2026

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What they do

An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$72,930 / year median in Florida

-4% projected decline

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Job Description

Job details Summary Spherion $47,000

$50,000 per year Permanent 8:00 AM
4:30 PM Industry accounting & auditing (Business and Financial Operations Occupations) Reference number S_178939 Job details Spherion Gainesville, FL has a local, well-established client seeking an Accountant.

Are you ready to get your foot in the door? This position performs advanced professional accounting duties supporting financial aid accounting, grant accounting, restricted funds administration, cash management, receivables management, financial reporting, ba ... nk reconciliations, drawdown activities, deferred revenue accounting, foundation accounting, and institutional compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary accounting resource for federal and state financial aid reconciliations, grant invoicing and receivables, restricted fund accounting, auxiliary accounting, and assigned special revenue programs.

Position:

Full-time, Direct Permanent Hire Schedule:

8:00 am

4:30 pm

Annual Salary:

Starting Salary $47,000

$50,000

Benefits:

Robust benefits package upon permanent hire!

Responsibilities:

Financial Aid Accounting, Scholarship Administration, and State Program Compliance
Grant Accounting, Restricted Funds Administration, and Foundation Accounting
Cash Management, Receivables, Bank Reconciliations, and Deferred Revenue Accounting
Financial Reporting, Month-End Close, and Regulatory Compliance
Auxiliary Operations, Special Projects, and Systems Support Working hours: 8:00 AM
4:30

PM Skills:

Governmental accounting experience
Higher education accounting experience
Grant accounting experience
Financial aid accounting experience
Workday Financial Management experience
Experience with federal grant drawdowns and compliance reporting

Education:

Bachelors Experience:

1-4 years

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Three years of professional accounting experience
Experience with reconciliations, financial reporting, and accounting systems
Experience working with complex financial data and reporting requirements Click Apply to upload your resume today!

#IND123 Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show less Show more Spherion Gainesville, FL has a local, well-established client seeking an Accountant. Are you ready to get your foot in the door? This position performs advanced professional accounting duties supporting financial aid accounting, grant accounting, restricted funds administration, cash management, receivables management, financial reporting, bank reconciliations, drawdown activities, deferred revenue accounting, foundation accounting, and institutional compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary accounting resource for federal and state financial aid reconciliations, grant invoicing and receivables, restricted fund accounting, auxiliary accounting, and assigned special revenue programs.