Assistant Comptroller

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K

Job summary

Spherion Gainesville, FL has a local, well-established client seeking an experienced Assistant Comptroller for a 2 month assignment. This role will work closely with the finance leadership team to shape financial strategy, drive operational excellence, and support informed decision-making across the organization.

Position is temporary (2 months) with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Hourly pay ranges from $31.00 to $35.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

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.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger Management: Review general ledger activity for accurate recording and classification.
• Journal Entries: Prepare, review, and post year-end entries and adjustments.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts for accuracy.
• Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and variances.
• Compliance: Ensure transactions comply with accounting principles and policies.
• Closing Oversight: Monitor close tasks and adhere to closing schedules.
• Account Review: Reconcile cash, receivables, payables, and other accounts.
• Finance Reporting Support: Assist with year-end schedules and analyses.

Skills

Higher education experience,

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors

Job description

Terms

I am at least 18 years old

I am legally authorized to work in the United States

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: $31.00-$35.00/hour

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 years

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.

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 [e-mail].

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.

Benefits include:

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

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