year-end closing: a golden opportunity for temporary accounting jobs.

As we head into the crucial year-end closing period, companies are under pressure to wrap up their annual financial reports. The upshot? Temporary accounting professionals are in high demand.

If you want to broaden your experience or transition into a permanent role, this is your time to shine. Temporary and contract accounting jobs open doors to challenging projects where you can showcase your talent. Whether it's providing external audit support, assisting senior accountants in tax planning or playing a pivotal role in the adoption of new accounting software, your skills are the key to smooth year-end closings. These engagements allow growth from junior bookkeeper or accounts payable/receivable roles into positions with more weight and responsibility — and higher salaries.

a day in the life of an accounting contract professional

All that sounds great in theory. But how does it work in practice? Let’s walk through a possible day for a contract professional in the run-up to year-end closing.

7:30 a.m.

You start your day early, coffee in hand, reviewing the list of tasks set by the finance manager. You’re immediately immersed in the action, reconciling accounts to make sure every transaction for the past year is accounted for accurately.

10 a.m.

By mid-morning, you're collaborating with the audit team, scrutinizing financial statements for discrepancies. Your fresh set of eyes becomes crucial in catching oversights and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting.

noon

Lunch is often a working one, spent discussing tax strategies with senior accountants or learning about the latest accounting software updates from IT consultants, adding to your toolkit of skills.

2 p.m.

The afternoon is all about digging into the numbers. Using your advanced Excel skills, you navigate through complex spreadsheets, helping to assess the company’s financial health as the year wraps up.

4 p.m.

During this hour, you're knee-deep in inventory reconciliation, ensuring that the physical stock matches the accounting records — an essential checkpoint before finalizing year-end financial statements.

6 p.m.

Before you wrap up, you join a brief catch-up with the team. It's a chance to share a high-five over what you've accomplished together and line up what's next on the to-do list. This is when you really feel part of a team, all pushing in the same direction to nail year-end closing.

why temporary positions now could mean permanent positions later

Consider why a short-term stint could be your stepping stone to something lasting:

you put yourself in the shop window

Jumping into a contract accounting role isn’t about adding bullet points to your resume. It's about making an impression on leaders who matter when they need it the most.

you can choose your own adventure

The variety of in-demand jobs — auditors, tax accountants, IT consultants — means you can pick the right path for you. Opting for temp-to-hire positions? That’s your chance to prove you’re more than just a temporary fix, possibly cementing your place in the team.

you can quickly upgrade your skills

Short-term contracts are prime times to swiftly level up your skills, making you a more competitive candidate for the long haul.