Accountant I

Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Position Offered By a No Fee Agency 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.

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.

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:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, economics, or related field; or equivalent education/training/experience providing required

Experience:

1-4 years preferred

Qualifications:

• Ability to prepare complex financial reports
• Knowledge of computers and relevant software 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). Spherion Staffing LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Spherion Staffing LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Spherion Staffing LLC employs only U.S. citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the U.S. in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324B. which requires that all employees present original documentation that establish identity and employment authorization within 3 business days of the date employment begins (also referred to as the hire date). DFWP