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assistant comptroller.
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A Financial Reporting Accountant prepares financial statements and reports needed for a business to comply with regulatory requirements. Organizes and presents financial reports to company managers. May assist with preparation of company tax filings; may provide reports and point of contact for auditors during an external audit of a company.
$100,639 / year median in Florida
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Job details Summary Spherion $31.00
- $35.00 per hour Temporary 8:00 AM
- 5:00 PM Industry finance & economics (Business and Financial Operations Occupations) Reference number S_180144 Job details Spherion Gainesville, FL has a local, well-established client seeking an experienced Assistant Comptroller for a 2 month assignment.
- 2 month assignment
Schedule:
Monday- Friday, 8:00 am
- 5:00 pm
Hourly Pay:
$31 to $35 per hourResponsibilities:
General Ledger Management:
Review general ledger activity to ensure transactions are accurately recorded and properly classified.Journal Entries:
Prepare, review, and post year-end journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, corrections, and other closing adjustments.Reconciliation:
Perform detailed reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of year-end balances.Analysis:
Analyze financial data and account activity to identify and resolve discrepancies, variances, and unreconciled items.Compliance:
Review accounting transactions for compliance with established accounting principles, policies, and procedures.Closing Oversight:
Monitor completion of assigned close tasks and ensure adherence to established closing schedules.Account Review:
Review and reconcile cash, receivables, payables, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, deferred revenues, and other key accounts as required.Financial Reporting Support:
Assist with the preparation of year-end financial schedules, supporting documentation, and accounting analyses, and verify the accuracy of adjustments affecting fiscal year-end financial reporting.Problem Solving:
Research accounting issues arising during the close process and recommend appropriate corrective actions.Documentation:
Maintain comprehensive documentation supporting journal entries, reconciliations, and year-end accounting adjustments.Process Improvement:
Identify opportunities to promote an efficient, accurate, and timely fiscal year-end close.
General Support:
Perform other year-end closing and accounting-related duties as assigned.Working hours:
8:00 AM- 5:00
PM Skills:
- Previous experience in higher education or a public sector finance environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities during a fast-paced closing cycle.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with internal teams to resolve accounting issues.
Education:
Bachelors Experience:
1-4 yearsQualifications:
- Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
- Proficiency in general ledger reconciliation and journal entry preparation.
- Proven ability to analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and variances.
- Experience with year-end closing processes and deadline management.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and financial review.
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 experienced Assistant Comptroller for a 2 month assignment. This position will work closely with the finance leadership team and play a key role in shaping financial strategy, drive operational excellence and support informed decision-making across the organization. Temporary Position- 2 month assignment
Schedule:
Monday- Friday, 8:00 am
- 5:00 pm
Hourly Pay:
$31 to $35 per hourResponsibilities:
General Ledger Management:
Review general ledger activity to ensure transactions are accurately recorded and properly classified.Journal Entries:
Prepare, review, and post year-end journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, corrections, and other closing adjustments.Reconciliation:
Perform detailed reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of year-end balances.Analysis:
Analyze financial data and account activity to identify and resolve discrepancies, variances, and unreconciled items.Compliance:
Review accounting transactions for compliance with established accounting principles, policies, and procedures. ...Closing Oversight:
Monitor completion of assigned close tasks and ensure adherence to established closing schedules.Account Review:
Review and reconcile cash, receivables, payables, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, deferred revenues, and other key accounts as required.Financial Reporting Support:
Assist with the preparation of year-end financial schedules, supporting documentation, and accounting analyses, and verify the accuracy of adjustments affecting fiscal year-end financial reporting.Problem Solving:
Research accounting issues arising during the close process and recommend appropriate corrective actions.Documentation:
Maintain comprehensive documentation supporting journal entries, reconciliations, and year-end accounting adjustments.Process Improvement:
Identify opportunities to promote an efficient, accurate, and timely fiscal year-end close.
General Support:
Perform other year-end closing and accounting-related duties as assigned.Working hours:
8:00 AM- 5:00
PM Skills:
- Previous experience in higher education or a public sector finance environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities during a fast-paced closing cycle.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with internal teams to resolve accounting issues.
Education:
Bachelors Experience:
1-4 yearsQualifications:
- Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
- Proficiency in general ledger reconciliation and journal entry preparation.
- Proven ability to analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and variances.
- Experience with year-end closing processes and deadline management.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and financial review.
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 key responsibilitiesGeneral Ledger Management:
Review general ledger activity to ensure transactions are accurately recorded and properly classifiedJournal Entries:
Prepare, review, and post year-end journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, corrections, and other closing adjustmentsReconciliation:
Perform detailed reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of year-end balancesAnalysis:
Analyze financial data and account activity to identify and resolve discrepancies, variances, and unreconciled itemsCompliance:
Review accounting transactions for compliance with established accounting principles, policies, and proceduresClosing Oversight:
Monitor completion of assigned close tasks and ensure adherence to established closing schedulesAccount Review:
Review and reconcile cash, receivables, payables, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, deferred revenues, and other key accounts as requiredFinancial Reporting Support:
Assist with the preparation of year-end financial schedules, supporting documentation, and accounting analyses, and verify the accuracy of adjustments affecting fiscal year-end financial reportingProblem Solving:
Research accounting issues arising during the close process and recommend appropriate corrective actionsDocumentation:
Maintain comprehensive documentation supporting journal entries, reconciliations, and year-end accounting adjustmentsProcess Improvement:
Identify opportunities to promote an efficient, accurate, and timely fiscal year-end closeGeneral Support:
Perform other year-end closing and accounting-related duties as assigned. experience 1-4 years skills- Previous experience in higher education or a public sector finance environment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities during a fast-paced closing cycle
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with internal teams to resolve accounting issues. qualifications
- Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
- Proficiency in general ledger reconciliation and journal entry preparation
- Proven ability to analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and variances
- Experience with year-end closing processes and deadline management
- High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and financial review.