Temporary Accounting Specialist

Compeer Financial is hiring a Temporary Accounting Specialist to process accounting records accurately and deliver financial statements to clients. The role supports less complex accounts, including depreciation, payroll processing, and full-service accounting, during tax season.

What you'll do:

• Processes accounting transactions in a timely manner and in accordance with GAAP
• Inputs client-provided accounting data into accounting software
• Reviews, balances, keys and prints monthly accounting reports
• Analyzes client data in accounting software, such as QuickBooks
• Meets multiple deadlines on accounts, including completion of processing accounting files in time for tax planning, W-2 and 1099 preparation and year-end tax preparation

What they're looking for:

• Associate's degree in business administration, accounting or a related field of study; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job
• Previous experience in accounting or payroll processing
• Good written and oral communication skills
• High attention to detail
• High degree of accuracy and organization
• Exercises a high level of ethical and professional judgement
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications and accounting software such as QuickBooks
• Ability to work with minimal supervision either individually or as part of a team
• Understanding and experience in agricultural accounting is helpful, but not required
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time

Benefits:

• Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
• Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Mentorship programs
• Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!