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DescriptionAccountemps is actively looking for an entry-level Accountant for a role in the Government industry. You will be responsible for entering data, reviewing financial statements, and creating and manipulating Excel spreadsheets. You will report to the Accounting Manager, be a vital member of a dynamic team, and have the potential for career growth. If you have an aptitude for Excel, a positive attitude, and a desire to work in an entry-level accounting position, then this position could be the perfect fit. For this short-term temporary position, you should be willing to work in Palm Springs, California.What you get to do every day
Investigating and fixing account discrepancies
Prepare monthly journal entries
Facilitating audit fieldwork for both operational and financial audits
Aiding in full cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
Ensuring that accounts contained in the general ledger are correct
Executing other related duties and partaking in special projects as assigned
Perform data entry
Requirements
Eagerness to work independently as well as part of a team with flexibility and willingness to learn and take initiative on variety of tasks and projects
2+ years of relevant accounting experience at minimum
AA degree or BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred
Solid understanding of account management
Knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP)
Outstanding data entry skills
High-level understanding of Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, vlookups) is preferred
Attentive, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
Strong communication skills and able to receive criticism well
Accountemps matches highly skilled professionals with accounting finance jobs at the best companies on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. Our mission is to provide you with a rewarding finance or accounting job that is well matched to your professional skills – helping you to advance in your career. Our experience, combined with the resources of our worldwide network of offices, makes Accountemps a great resource for your career. We offer excellent opportunities to find temporary accounting and finance jobs for all experience levels. From accounting clerks and bookkeepers to accounts payable and staff accountants, we can provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. But don't take our word for it. Our company has appeared on Fortune® magazine’s list of “World's Most Admired Companies” since 1998, and 9 out of 10 of our customers would recommend our service to a colleague.Contact your local Accountemps office at 888.490.3195 or visit www.accountemps.com to apply for this job now or find out more about other job opportunities.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.© 2019 Accountemps. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/VeteransBy clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: $19.00 - $22.00 / HourlyLocation: Palm Springs, CADate Posted: October 15, 2019Employment Type: TemporaryJob Reference: 00670-0011214580Staffing Area: Accountemps
