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We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Temporary Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you will support period-end close activities, and maintain accurate financial data. This contract position is ideal for a proactive professional who can adapt quickly to our systems and keep operations running smoothly during a transitional period. Key Responsibilities General Ledger: Create and post journal entries and maintain supporting schedules. Reconciliations: Reconcile bank statements, credit cards, and general ledger accounts. Month-End Close: Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes and variance research. Office & Administrative Duties Office Coordination: Manage incoming mail, answer phones, and greet visitors professionally. Team Assistance: Schedule meetings, coordinate courier pickups, and assist with special projects. Qualifications & Skills Experience: 2+ years of experience combining bookkeeping/accounting with office administration. Software: Proficient in Microsoft Excel Organization: Superior time-management skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks . Communication: Clear, friendly verbal and written communication skills for vendor and team interaction. Reliability: High level of discretion and trustworthiness when handling confidential company records. This is a temporary non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise E-Verify and Right to Work The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov .
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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