Accounting Specialist

Base pay range $20.00/hr - $25.00/hr Job Title Accountant Job Type Contract (Temporary with potential to convert to permanent) Work Arrangement Onsite Hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Compensation $20-25/hr Position Overview This Accountant position is open to support an upcoming maternity leave beginning in February. The assignment is expected to last approximately four months, including training, with potential opportunity to remain long-term as part of the Accounting team. The role is primarily transactional and aligns closely with a high-level Staff Accountant. Key Responsibilities Manage daily cash activity and record journal entries Perform bank reconciliations Monitor departmental spending and financial activity Process accounts payable invoices as needed Support general accounting operations and ad hoc projects Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent professional experience) Experience in a transactional accounting or staff accountant role Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel ERP system experience preferred; Oracle Fusion is a plus Strong attention to detail and ability to manage routine accounting tasks efficiently Start Date Target start date: Mid-January Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries Higher Education and Education #J-18808-Ljbffr