Accounting Clerk

Spherion Staffing in Lakeland has partnered with a local college who is looking for a skilled accounting clerk to join their team.

Highlights

• Temp-to-Perm Opportunity with growth
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
  
  

Schedule

Monday-Friday

Responsibilities

• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements in compliance with financial and corporate policies to reflect the organization's financial status.
• Record, classify and summarize financial transactions and events following the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Perform account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Manage the accounts payable function including invoice processing, ensuring prompt payments to suppliers, and maintaining accurate records.
• Support the accounts receivable process by maintaining thorough records of all customer billing, sending reminders on outstanding invoices and communicating with customers about their payment status.
• Assist in the development of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Support internal and external auditing procedures and tackle audit discrepancies promptly.
• Review accounting transactions for data accuracy.
• Advise on procedures and financial management as well as improving systems.
  
  

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills

• Experience with accounting software and strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• In-depth understanding of business bookkeeping procedures.
• Solid knowledge of accounting regulations.
• Excellent math skills with an attention to detail.
• Time-management abilities.
• Professional certification such as CMA, CPA is a significant plus.
  
  

Education

Bachelors

Experience

4-7 years

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 2 to 5 years of accounting/finance experience preferred.
• Demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills and knowledge of Excel, as well as other Microsoft Office applications.
  
  

Click to Apply!!

We Offer Weekly Open Interviews On

Tuesday and Thursdays

9 AM - 12pm

Cant make it during those times or you want to skip the wait....

Text us today at 863-667-0800 to schedule an interview!

We Are Located At

1925 East Edgewood Drive

Suite 102

Lakeland, Florida 33803

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

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 Callcenter@spherion.com.

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.In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).

key responsibilities

• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.-Prepare and analyze financial statements in compliance with financial and corporate policies to reflect the organization's financial status.-Record, classify and summarize financial transactions and events following the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).-Perform account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.-Manage the accounts payable function including invoice processing, ensuring prompt payments to suppliers, and maintaining accurate records.-Support the accounts receivable process by maintaining thorough records of all customer billing, sending reminders on outstanding invoices and communicating with customers about their payment status.-Assist in the development of annual budgets and forecasts.-Support internal and external auditing procedures and tackle audit discrepancies promptly.-Review accounting transactions for data accuracy.-Advise on procedures and financial management as well as improving systems.
  
  

Experience

4-7 years

Skills

• Experience with accounting software and strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.-In-depth understanding of business bookkeeping procedures.-Solid knowledge of accounting regulations.-Excellent math skills with an attention to detail.-Time-management abilities.-Professional certification such as CMA, CPA is a significant plus.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.- 2 to 5 years of accounting/finance experience preferred. - Demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills and knowledge of Excel, as well as other Microsoft Office applications.
  
  

education

Bachelors