Outline the services you need when working with an accounting temp agency

List the accounting services your company needs as specifically as possible. This will likely include P&L, expense reports, invoices, billing, payroll, inventory, taxes, customer/vendor accounts and others. You need to know what your business needs are before you can shop for the right temp agency.

I recommend: Carefully examine your list of accounting temp jobs to make sure there isn't something you missed. Many agencies will go over a list of services that are available to you, so it is wise to look over the expectations of the temp to make sure you are looking for the right accounting temp for your specific industry and business. AccountPros has online listings you can view without joining. Also, check out Robert Half Finance & Accounting Services, a financial recruiting agency providing accounting solutions across the US and around the world.

Compare reliable accounting staffing agencies

Pick your top three accounting temporary agencies and grab your list of services. You should already have a general idea about the accounting agency and the services they offer. Ask for references to contact, too.

I recommend: Accountemps is nationally known and specializes in accounting and financial temps, whereas some temp agencies cross multiple industries. With offices all over the world, there is guaranteed to be an agent in your area. Financial Temps.com is a company specializing in financial temps according to industry.

Check out accounting employment agencies carefully

Ask about the contracts provided by the accounting temp agency to the accounting temp. If there are any gaps in the contract you feel may not protect your business from possible theft, extortion or the selling of trade secrets, create and use an additional contract with the temp.

I recommend: Purchase an employee confidentiality agreement from LawGuru to protect any industry information, patents, and other vital company advantages. Also, available at LawGuru are accounting forms, new hire forms and many, many other legal documents. Visit Standard Legal for great HR software to purchase and use for independent contractor contracts or other legal needs to use with your temp for hires.