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Accounting Assistant
We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our team in Palm Harbor, Florida. In this role, you will contribute to essential accounting functions, including reconciliations, invoice processing, and financial record management. Working closely with the Controller and a small accounting team, you will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial operations and supporting process improvements. This is a Contract-to-continuing position, offering the opportunity to grow within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices accurately, manage payment schedules, and oversee accruals and prepaids.<br>• Apply incoming payments to accounts, coordinate payroll and 401(k) timing, and maintain up-to-date receivables records.<br>• Perform detailed bank account reconciliations and assist in month-end closing activities.<br>• Utilize Excel extensively to sort, organize, and analyze manual data, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Review system uploads and reconcile discrepancies between Prism and Sage Intacct.<br>• Contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting workflows.<br>• Maintain organized financial documentation across multiple systems and folders for easy access and audit purposes.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or at least 2 years of relevant accounting experience.<br>• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions like pivot tables, v-lookups, and data cleanup.<br>• Familiarity with Sage Intacct or similar accounting systems is preferred.<br>• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work through manual processes effectively.<br>• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to thorough follow-through.<br>• Comfortable working collaboratively within a small, supportive team environment.<br>• Solid knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
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  • Palm Harbor, FL
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 25.00 - 31.25 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our team in Palm Harbor, Florida. In this role, you will contribute to essential accounting functions, including reconciliations, invoice processing, and financial record management. Working closely with the Controller and a small accounting team, you will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial operations and supporting process improvements. This is a Contract-to-continuing position, offering the opportunity to grow within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices accurately, manage payment schedules, and oversee accruals and prepaids.<br>• Apply incoming payments to accounts, coordinate payroll and 401(k) timing, and maintain up-to-date receivables records.<br>• Perform detailed bank account reconciliations and assist in month-end closing activities.<br>• Utilize Excel extensively to sort, organize, and analyze manual data, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Review system uploads and reconcile discrepancies between Prism and Sage Intacct.<br>• Contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting workflows.<br>• Maintain organized financial documentation across multiple systems and folders for easy access and audit purposes.
  • 2025-10-17T20:04:17Z

Accounting Assistant Job in Palm Harbor | Robert Half