Temporary Accounting Assistant

Aventure Staffing; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay Friday

Direct Deposit / Paycards

Paid Holidays & PTO

Medical Coverage

Job summary

A Sioux City area company is seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Accounting Assistant to support our financial team during the upcoming annual internal audit. The role focuses on preparing audit documentation, reconciling accounts, and ensuring internal controls compliance.

The assignment is 3–4 months, $18–$20 per hour, with weekly pay and standard benefits. Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with ERP/accounting software will help you succeed in this temporary position.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or audit support experience.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and familiarity with ERP/accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, NetSuite).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Gather, organize, and review financial records for auditors.
• Assist with general ledger entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Sample and verify transactions, invoices, and receipts for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Maintain audit files, track data requests, and communicate progress with the accounting team and audit leads.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Discretion with confidential info

Tools

MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

ERP/accounting software (QuickBooks, SAP, NetSuite)

Job description

Temp Accounting Assistant | $18-$20/hour Monday-Friday

A Sioux City area company is seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Accounting Assistant for a 3-to-4-month engagement to support our financial team through our upcoming annual internal audit. This role will focus on preparing audit documentation, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Gather, organize, and review financial records, schedules, and supporting documentation for internal and external auditors.
• Assist with general ledger entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Sample and verify transactions, expense reports, invoices, and receipts to ensure accuracy and policy compliance.
• Maintain audit files, track data requests, and communicate progress directly with the accounting team and audit leads.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or audit support experience.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and familiarity with standard ERP/accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, NetSuite).
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Benefits & Pay

• $18-$20/hr
• Paid every Friday
• Direct Deposit and/or Paycards Available
• Paid Holidays & PTO (Based on accrued hour requirements)
• Medical Coverage - Access to affordable and comprehensive group medical coverage

Aventure Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A drug screen and background may be required.

509 Douglas St, Sioux City, IA, 51101 | [phone]