Accountant | $48/hr | Public Sector

Finance Opportunity

Join a respected public agency and put your accounting expertise to work in a role that makes an impact.
We're seeking an experienced Accountant with strong full-cycle accounting experience and knowledge of governmental accounting practices.


Pay & Schedule

✅ $48.00/hour
✅ In-Office Position
✅ Temporary Assignment
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Great opportunity to gain experience in the public sector

What You'll Do
Maintain accounting records for multiple departments and operations
Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, allocations, A/R, A/P, and cash activity
Reconcile general ledger and subsidiary accounts
Review payroll, inventory, capital asset, and financial transactions for accuracy
Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with financial statements
Support internal and external audits
Ensure compliance with GASB standards, GAAP, and government regulations
Document accounting procedures and improve workflows
Respond to inquiries from staff, auditors, and external agencies


What We're Looking For:
✔ Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
✔ Equivalent accounting experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis
✔ 4+ years of progressive full-cycle accounting or auditing experience
✔ Strong understanding of:

Governmental Accounting
GAAP
Accounting Cycles
Financial Reporting

✔ Public sector or public transportation experience highly preferred
✔ CPA candidate or participation in the CPA licensure process is a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.