text: I recommend that you check out temporary agencies, such as Manpower (www.manpower.com) to find short-term assignments in your area.  You may also be able to find temporary assignments through the major job boards, such as monster.com, dice.com and careerbuilder.com.\n\nThe advantages to taking temporary work are twofold:  Temporary assignment(s) give you the opportunity as an entry-level accountant to explore different types of jobs within your field of specialization that interest you.  \n\nAlso, temporary assignments frequently lead to permanent assignments, especially if you do a good job.\n\nGood luck.