Temp Accounting Manager Covering Maternity Leave
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Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 65 - 80
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Accounting Manager - Logistics and Air Freight Industry
Temporary Maternity Leave Coverage
Los Angeles CA
$65K to $80K
Before you read further ask yourself:
* Do you thrive in fast-paced operational environments where accuracy matters every minute
* Can you walk into a finance function quickly size up the workflow and start adding value without hand-holding
* Are month-end reconciliations and QuickBooks second nature to you
* When accounts dont tie out do you instinctively start troubleshooting instead of waiting for direction
* Do you like being the person who keeps things running clean while a key team member is out
If youre nodding at these this assignment is built for you.
About the Role
A major logistics and air-freight organization needs an Accounting Manager to step in during a maternity leave and keep the accounting engine moving. Youll get a full training runway through December and January before taking the lead during the leave period starting February 2026.
This is hands-on high-visibility work where accuracy speed and ownership are everything.
Timeline
* Interviews start next week
* Start first week of December
* Training December and January
* Leave coverage February through July or August 2026
What Youll Handle
* Journal entries
* Bank reconciliations
* Account reconciliations
* Month-end close
* Payment processing (checks bills expenses)
* Maintaining bank accounts (transfers positive pay)
* Partnering with Accounting to keep workflow smooth during the leave
What You Need
* Strong QuickBooks fluency
* Solid accounting fundamentals across JEs reconciliations and month-end
* Experience in logistics transportation freight distribution or any high-volume operations environment is a big plus
* Ability to learn quickly and work independently after training
* 4 to 8 years of experience ideal for this type of assignment
Why Candidates Like This Role
* Clear expectations and timeline
* Full handoff and training before you take over
* A chance to step into a true Accounting Manager function without long-term commitment
* Competitive compensation: 65K to 80K
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Supervising
- Data Entry
- Compliance
- Customer Service
- Accounting & Finance
- General Ledger Accounting
- IFRS
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- ACCA
- CPA
About Company
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