7 Results for Senior Cost Accountant Jobs in Bradenton, FL

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Technical Senior Accountant

Clearwater, Florida
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Temporary / Contract
50 - 70 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Technical Accountant to support a long-term contract engagement with a life insurance organization in Clearwater, Florida. In this role, you will lead technical accounting analysis related to revenue recognition, review a large portfolio of customer agreements, and provide clear guidance grounded in U.S. GAAP. This position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented, can work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver well-supported accounting conclusions in a fast-paced project environment. We are only considering those with a deep knowledge of ASC 606/Revenue Recognition experience. Responsibilities:• Examine customer and revenue-related agreements to determine the appropriate accounting treatment under applicable guidance.• Assess contract terms to identify performance obligations, timing of revenue recognition, and other factors affecting financial reporting.• Interpret and apply ASC 606 and broader U.S. GAAP requirements to complex business arrangements.• Prepare clear technical documentation, including accounting position papers and supporting analysis for key conclusions.• Detect inconsistencies, control gaps, or unusual contract provisions and recommend practical resolutions.• Advise stakeholders on accounting implications and elevate material issues that may require leadership review.• Contribute to the refinement of revenue recognition policies and support consistent application across contract reviews.• Manage a high volume of agreement analysis while maintaining accuracy, organization, and strong attention to detail.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Clearwater, Florida
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accountant to support core accounting operations and deliver accurate financial reporting for our organization. This role plays an important part in maintaining ledger integrity, supporting audit activities, and partnering with teams across the business to address accounting matters. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to improving processes and supporting departmental success. Responsibilities:• Deliver responsive and thorough support to internal stakeholders and external partners while helping resolve accounting questions and issues across departments.• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to keep the general ledger complete, accurate, and well-documented.• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities by ensuring financial data is finalized on schedule and management reporting is reliable.• Develop analyses, account schedules, and financial reports that help leadership evaluate results and make informed business decisions.• Assist with required regulatory filings, while following applicable accounting guidance and requirements.• Support internal audits, external audits, and regulatory reviews by gathering documentation, answering information requests, and helping maintain compliance with policies and standards.• Oversee fixed asset records, depreciation activity, and documentation for additions, transfers, and disposals, and coordinate periodic asset verification efforts.• Identify and support opportunities to strengthen controls, improve reporting quality, update procedures, and contribute to process enhancements or system-related projects.• Provide backup coverage for accounts payable and other accounting functions, share knowledge with team members, and participate in cross-training and departmental support activities.• Maintain a thoughtful and ethical presence in all interactions, complete required training, and offer flexibility for occasional travel or adjusted hours based on business needs. This is a permanent position. If you are interested, please reach out to Zoe Slater.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

St. Petersburg, Florida
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join an organization in St. Petersburg, Florida. This role will oversee core accounting activities, support accurate monthly reporting, and help maintain strong financial controls across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation within a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Lead the monthly close process by preparing entries, reviewing account activity, and ensuring reporting deadlines are met.• Maintain the general ledger with a high degree of accuracy, including support for intercompany accounting and cross-entity balances.• Perform detailed reconciliations for bank accounts and balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.• Prepare and review financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements for multiple companies.• Oversee fixed asset accounting by tracking capital projects, confirming approval compliance, and keeping asset records current.• Process credit memos and ensure related transactions are recorded correctly in the accounting records.• Provide documentation and analysis to support internal and external audit requests, and assist with budgeting and other finance initiatives as needed. This is a permanent position. If you are interested, please reach out to Zoe Slater.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Clearwater, Florida
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 74000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting activities and financial reporting for an organization in the Pinellas area. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate records, preparing reconciliations and journal entries, and contributing to month-end close activities with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness. The ideal candidate brings solid general ledger knowledge, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to serving internal stakeholders while helping improve accounting processes. Responsibilities:• Reconcile bank activity on a daily and monthly basis, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items to keep ledger balances accurate and current.• Prepare journal entries and support monthly close activities, including assigned account reconciliations and analysis of balance sheet and income statement fluctuations.• Track prepaid expenses, accruals, and related subsidiary records to ensure transactions are recorded in the proper periods.• Manage payroll-related accounting by balancing entries, reviewing compensation-related reconciliations, and maintaining supporting documentation.• Perform variance research and assemble recurring review files for management, including analysis of zero-balance general ledger accounts.• Maintain organized records for audits and examinations, including supporting schedules for escrow accounts, investments, and other assigned accounting areas.• Coordinate periodic reporting and administrative accounting tasks such as annual filings, invoice preparation, referral reporting, and month-end charge-off balancing.• Support treasury and cash management activities by assisting with wire processing, overnight funds reporting, and departmental deposit balancing.• Partner with colleagues across accounting and other departments to deliver responsive service, contribute to cross-training efforts, and recommend process improvements.• Complete special projects and provide additional support as business needs require, including occasional travel and flexible scheduling when necessary. This is a permanent position. If you are interested, reach out to Zoe Slater.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Tampa, Florida
onsite
Temporary / Contract
22.1635 - 25.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support a manufacturing organization in Tampa, Florida. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys working across core financial processes in a busy environment and contributing to accurate, timely reporting. The role offers the opportunity to handle both transactional accounting and month-end support while collaborating with the broader finance team. Responsibilities: • Maintain accuracy across balance sheet accounts by performing regular reconciliations and resolving outstanding items. • Prepare monthly bank account reconciliations to ensure cash activity is properly recorded and discrepancies are addressed promptly. • Process vendor invoices by reviewing, coding, and entering them into the accounting system with attention to proper classification. • Create customer billing documents and support timely invoicing for delivered products or services. • Record and post incoming customer payments, ensuring accounts receivable balances remain current and accurate. • Contribute to cash flow tracking by gathering financial data and assisting with routine reporting updates. • Support month-end close activities by preparing accrual-related journal entries and related documentation. • Use Deltek Costpoint and Microsoft Excel to manage accounting records, analyze data, and support day-to-day financial operations.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Venice, Florida
remote
Temporary to Hire
27 - 36 USD / Hourly
CANDIDATE MUST LIVE IN EITHER TAMPA BAY / LAKELAND / ORLANDO - We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join a growing services organization in Venice, Florida. This contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can oversee payroll, benefits support, and core accounting tasks across several entities in a primarily remote environment with occasional onsite visits. The position calls for someone who can work independently, adapt to changing business needs, and help maintain accurate financial and employee-related records as the organization expands. Responsibilities:• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for multiple companies and locations, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.• Administer benefit-related payroll activities, including enrollments, deductions, and ongoing updates tied to employee elections.• Support payroll and benefits alignment across entities with different schedules, policies, and legacy practices.• Assist with payroll platform updates and contribute to the transition of payroll operations to Paylocity.• Help integrate payroll, benefits, and related processes as new businesses are added to the organization.• Reconcile daily banking activity and review transactions to maintain accurate cash records.• Record accounts payable and accounts receivable entries and support timely processing of financial transactions.• Process outgoing payments and assist with general accounting work for the management services function.• Maintain organized payroll, benefits, and accounting documentation while supporting onboarding and other HR-related tasks as needed.• Collaborate with leadership to refine workflows and promote consistency across payroll, benefits, and accounting operations.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Tampa, Florida
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
This is a full-time in office position in Tampa. The Accounting Assistant supports accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions to ensure accurate financial records, timely payments, and compliance with organizational policies. This role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, staying organized, and supporting a collaborative accounting team. What You'll Do- Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable<ul><li>Input vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and required approvals</li><li>Prepare and process weekly payment runs, including checks, ACH, and online bill pay</li><li>Maintain vendor records and payment terms</li><li>Request W-9 forms as needed</li><li>Monitor and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries</li><li>Track invoice due dates to help ensure timely payments</li><li>Assist with 1099 preparation and year-end reporting</li><li>Generate and email customer invoices as needed</li><li>Match and post customer payments, including checks and ACH</li><li>Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances</li><li>Communicate with customers regarding billing questions and payment status</li></ul>General Accounting & Administrative Support<ul><li>Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation</li><li>Assist with audits, financial reviews, and auditor requests</li><li>Monitor shared accounting email inboxes and respond to inquiries as appropriate</li><li>Support payroll processing and provide backup as needed</li><li>Review employee expense reimbursement requests for required documentation and approvals</li><li>Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned</li></ul> <ul><li> </li></ul>
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

7 results for Senior Cost Accountant in Bradenton, FL