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Temporary Accounting Specialist – $20–$21/hrLocation: Lubbock, TX Pay: $20.00/hour Schedule: Full-T... Temporary Accounting Specialist – $20–$21/hrLocation: Lubbock, TX Pay: $20.00/hour Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday Assignment: Temporary, approximately 3 months / through the end of January Start Date: ImmediatelyTemporary Accounting SpecialistSnelling Staffing of Lubbock is seeking an experienced Temporary Accounting Specialist for a local client needing immediate accounting support. This is a full-time, approximately three-month assignment expected to continue through the end of January.The ideal candidate will have hands-on Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) experience, a solid general accounting background, and the ability to step into an established accounting environment and quickly become productive. This position will work directly under the supervision of the client’s accounting leadership to assist with a backlog of accounting work.This is not strictly a behind-the-scenes accounting position. The Accounting Specialist will also spend time on the phone responding to customers, answering questions, and providing professional customer support. Strong communication skills and a customer-service mindset are essential.Accounting Specialist Responsibilities Assist with Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R)Help reconcile and clean up a backlog of accounting transactions and recordsReview and work with balance sheets and profit & loss (P&L) statementsPrepare, review, and/or post journal entriesResearch accounting discrepancies and assist with account reconciliationMaintain accurate financial records and supporting documentationRespond to customer calls and field questions regarding accounts, invoices, payments, and other general inquiriesEnter and maintain accounting information within the company’s accounting softwareUtilize Microsoft Excel and Word for reporting, tracking, and documentationWork with QuickBooks as neededLearn and navigate the client’s Acumatica ERP/accounting systemAssist accounting leadership with additional projects and backlog cleanup as assigned Qualifications Previous Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience requiredGood working knowledge of general accounting principles and processesExperience working with journal entries, balance sheets, and P&L statementsComfortable researching QUESTIONSReach out directly to Leta Page at (806) 797-3281.ABOUT SNELLINGLocally owned and operated in Lubbock since 1967, Snelling has spent decades connecting exceptional professionals with outstanding career opportunities throughout the Lubbock area.When you work with Snelling, you gain a local recruiting partner who understands the market, knows our clients, and can help you determine whether an opportunity is the right next move for your career.Awards and Recognition:BusinessRate-Best of 2026® – Best Employment Agency in LubbockLubbock Avalanche-Journal Best of Lubbock® – WINNER/Best Employment Agency (2018–2026)Best of Staffing® Client Satisfaction Diamond Award (2013–2026)Largest Staffing Firm in the US (2026) – SIA Staffing Industry AnalystsBest Professional Search Firms – Forbes 2026Best Temporary Staffing Firms – Forbes 2026