Temporary Accountant (Balance Sheet Reconciliations)

Professional Alternatives

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Job ID#: 42330

Part-Time Staff Accountant – Reconciliations

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

  • Prepare clear supporting documentation and explanations for reconciled accounts in preparation for interim and year-end audits.

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

  • Experience with a major ERP system such as Sage X3, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.

  • QuickBooks-only experience will not meet the requirements.

  • 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.

Additional Details

  • 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.

  • Candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening prior to placement.

 

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