Accounting & auditing Accounting specialist i

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST I.

sioux falls, south dakota Posted 9/2/2026 Closes 11/2/2026 Job details Summary Spherion $55,000

• $65,000 per year Permanent 8:00 AM
• 5:00 PM Industry accounting & auditing (Business and Financial Operations Occupations) Reference number S_180054 Spherion Staffing in Sioux Falls has an Accounting Specialist I position available.

The Accounting Specialist I supports core financial operations, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger. Moving beyond transactional data entry, this role prepares journal entries, performs complex account reconciliations, assists with month-end financial close, handles full-cycle AP/AR coding, and supports annual audit preparations. The ideal candidate understands the fundamental accounting logic behind every transaction, enjoys investigating ledger variances, and seeks to broaden their career in general ledger accounting.

Salary:

$55-65/year DOE In-Office (First 6 months); Eligible for hybrid flexibility thereafter based on performance

Responsibilities:

• General Ledger & Reconciliations:

  Prepare and post journal entries, maintain general ledger accounts, reconcile cash/EFT activity, and investigate/resolve ledger discrepancies.

• Month-End Close & Reporting:

  Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles; support the preparation of P&L statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and variance analyses. ...

• AP & AR Operations:

  Process invoices and incoming payments, manage aging receivables, ensure correct GL coding/authorization on payables, and issue vendor disbursements.

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Audit & Internal Controls:

Compile supporting documentation for annual external audits and maintain compliance with established internal accounting controls and GAAP standards.

Working hours:

8:00 AM

• 5:00

PM Skills:

See below

Education:

Associate Experience:

1-4 years

Qualifications:

• Financial Fundamentals:

  Solid understanding of GAAP, debits and credits, journal entry construction, and general ledger structures.

• Excel Proficiency:

  Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (data manipulation, formulas, lookup functions).

• Analytical Mindset:

  Demonstrated ability to investigate and resolve account discrepancies independently rather than simply inputting data.

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Systems Exposure:

Experience with ERP/accounting software (NetSuite experience is a strong plus). To be considered, please apply online at www.spherion.com/apply 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:

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• General Ledger & Reconciliations:

  Prepare and post journal entries, maintain general ledger accounts, reconcile cash/EFT activity, and investigate/resolve ledger discrepancies

• Month-End Close & Reporting:

  Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles; support the preparation of P&L statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and variance analyses

• AP & AR Operations:

  Process invoices and incoming payments, manage aging receivables, ensure correct GL coding/authorization on payables, and issue vendor disbursements

• Audit & Internal Controls:

  Compile supporting documentation for annual external audits and maintain compliance with established internal accounting controls and GAAP standards. experience 1-4 years skills See below qualifications

• Financial Fundamentals:

  Solid understanding of GAAP, debits and credits, journal entry construction, and general ledger structures

• Excel Proficiency:

  Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (data manipulation, formulas, lookup functions)

• Analytical Mindset:

  Demonstrated ability to investigate and resolve account discrepancies independently rather than simply inputting data

•

Systems Exposure:

Experience with ERP/accounting software (NetSuite experience is a strong plus). education Associate share this job. send via e-mail print it Get in touch. We are here to help you with your questions. TK Tiarra Kayl karencolvin@spherion.com