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15 results for Staff Accountant in Lakeland, FL

Staff Accountant
  • Tampa, FL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000 - 88000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a dynamic and growing organization. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is eager to build a strong foundation in accounting, gain exposure to multiple areas of the business, and grow into more advanced responsibilities over time.</p><p><br></p><p>In this role, you’ll work closely with leadership and play a key part in maintaining the financial health of the organization while developing your technical skillset and business acumen.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries, gaining hands-on experience with the full general ledger cycle</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close, with increasing ownership as you grow</li><li>Analyze and reconcile accruals, bank accounts, and balance sheet accounts</li><li>Manage accounts receivable processes and ensure accuracy in reporting</li><li>Assist with intercompany transactions across multiple entities, building exposure to complex structures</li><li>Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and internal management reports</li><li>Participate in budgeting and forecasting, partnering with leadership on key insights</li><li>Perform variance analysis and investigate discrepancies to drive informed decision-making</li><li>Help maintain compliance with GAAP and strengthen internal controls</li><li>Support external audits and gain exposure to audit processes and best practices</li><li>Maintain fixed asset schedules and assist with depreciation tracking</li></ul><p>This is a permanent position. If you are interested, please reach out directly to Zoe Slater.</p>
  • 2026-03-30T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Tampa, FL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team in Tampa, Florida. In this role, you will oversee critical financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across departments, support audits, and contribute to the financial health of our organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and evaluate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Maintain and update the general ledger, performing journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis.</p><p>• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and precise reporting.</p><p>• Monitor financial activities across programs, grants, and funding sources to ensure accuracy.</p><p>• Assist in creating budgets and forecasts.</p><p>• Provide necessary documentation and support during internal and external audits.</p><p>• Design and implement process improvements to enhance internal controls and overall efficiency</p>
  • 2026-04-03T00:00:00Z
Accountant
  • Lakeland, FL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join a growing, multi-entity organization. This role will support accounting operations across a portfolio of related entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and adherence to accounting principles. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong foundation in core accounting concepts.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Maintain financial records across multiple entities</p><p> • Prepare and post journal entries, with a clear understanding of financial statement impact</p><p> • Perform bank and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness</p><p> • Record and track intercompany transactions, ensuring proper documentation and treatment</p><p> • Assist with preparation and analysis of financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements</p><p> • Support accounts payable and receivable processes as needed</p><p> • Monitor general ledger activity and ensure appropriate classification of transactions</p><p> • Partner with internal stakeholders to improve processes and maintain consistency in accounting practices</p><p><br></p><p>This is a permanent position. If you are interested, please reach out directly to Zoe Slater.</p>
  • 2026-03-24T00:00:00Z
Senior Project Accountant
  • Orlando, FL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Commercial Construction Project Accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in corporate accounting and finance within a construction environment, including day-to-day accounting, WIP reporting, project analysis, and job cost accounting processes. This role requires strong communication skills to present financial insights to the team. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required, and experience with Sage 300 or Sage Intacct is a plus. This is a fully in-office role for a motivated professional ready to thrive in a fast-paced organization.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare WIP reporting, project analysis, and job cost accounting processes accurately and efficiently.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to analyze job costs and improve financial outcomes.</li><li>Present financial information and reporting insights to leadership and project teams.</li><li>Utilize Sage 300 or Sage Intacct software (preferred) to streamline financial workflows.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This role offers competitive pay, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make an impact within a leading construction company.</p><p>If you’re an experienced accounting professional in the construction space eager for a new challenge, apply today for this Construction Senior Accountant opportunity!</p><ul><li><em>Robert Half is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only candidates meeting the qualifications will be contacted.</em></li></ul><p>Please send your resume to Molly Waldman. You can message me on LinkedIn (Molly Waldman) to send me your resume directly. My email is also located on LinkedIn.</p>
  • 2026-03-24T00:00:00Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Orlando, FL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team in Orlando, Florida. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting financial operations by handling essential accounting tasks and ensuring accurate record-keeping. This position is ideal for someone with a strong analytical mindset and a knack for organization. Smaller family owned business so limited upward mobility. Looking for someone with a solid work history and not frequent job moves.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare journal entries to ensure accurate financial records.</p><p>• Assist in the compilation of financial statements to support reporting processes.</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations to maintain account accuracy.</p><p>• Produce checks and oversee processing for mailing purposes.</p><p>• Support deposit preparation to streamline cash management.</p><p>• Organize and maintain filing systems for efficient document retrieval.</p><p>• Aid in the preparation of annual state filing reports.</p><p>• Provide assistance with tax processing and filings to ensure compliance.</p><p>• Collaborate with financial analysts on property management tasks.</p>
  • 2026-03-24T00:00:00Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Orlando, FL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team in Orlando, Florida. In this role, you will support a variety of financial and administrative tasks essential to our operations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a small, family-owned company where your skills and dedication will make a direct impact.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and ensure compliance with reporting standards.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations to verify account balances and transactions.<br>• Generate checks and coordinate their processing and mailing.<br>• Support deposit preparation and ensure timely completion.<br>• Organize and maintain filing systems, including the file room.<br>• Assist in preparing and submitting annual state filing reports.<br>• Provide support for tax processing and filing activities.<br>• Collaborate with the financial analyst on property management tasks.<br>• Take on additional responsibilities as needed in a dynamic, family-owned business environment.
  • 2026-04-02T00:00:00Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Orlando, FL
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 19 - 22 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our team on a part-time basis in Orlando, Florida. This long-term contract opportunity offers part-time hours an excellent chance to contribute to essential accounting functions while working in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will excel in tasks such as invoice processing, vendor communications, and administrative support.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process invoices accurately and ensure proper coding and approval.</p><p>• Handle check processing and maintain records of transactions.</p><p>• Perform data entry tasks to update and maintain financial systems.</p><p>• Manage cash receipts and disbursements, ensuring timely reporting.</p><p>• Communicate with vendors to coordinate weekly and monthly payments.</p><p>• Assist with administrative duties related to accounting operations.</p><p>• Review and verify W-9 forms for compliance.</p><p>• Maintain organized and up-to-date financial documentation.</p><p>• Support the team with additional accounting tasks as needed.</p>
  • 2026-04-17T00:00:00Z
Bookkeeper
  • Orlando, FL
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 22 - 24 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper to join our team on a long-term contract basis. In this part-time role (10 hours per week), you will oversee full-cycle accounting processes, ensuring accuracy in financial records and compliance with regulatory standards. This position is based in Orlando, Florida, and offers an opportunity to manage diverse financial activities, including billing, reconciliations, and reporting. Candidates must be local as there are occasional in person meetings.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the full billing lifecycle, including contract management, invoicing, collections, and recording payments.</p><p>• Reconcile revenue and accounts receivable to ensure accuracy and alignment with contract terms.</p><p>• Oversee vendor relationships, process accounts payable, and maintain the general ledger chart of accounts.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with audit standards and prepare necessary documentation for tax filings and corporate filings.</p><p>• Generate financial statements and perform variance analysis to compare projected revenues with actual collections.</p><p>• Maintain audit readiness and support governance through accurate and timely documentation.</p><p>• Handle sales and use tax filings, leveraging tools such as Vertex for accuracy.</p><p>• Monitor and manage expense reporting to maintain financial integrity.</p><p>• Utilize QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel for efficient financial management and analysis.</p><p>• Support the team with other bookkeeping and administrative tasks as needed.</p>
  • 2026-04-17T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Tampa, FL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 50000 - 58000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Tampa, Florida. This role is essential in maintaining the accuracy and efficiency of our accounts payable operations while adhering to legal standards and internal policies. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Primary Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Process accounts payable transactions, including invoices, expense reports, and payment requests for multiple locations.</li><li>Review vendor invoices submitted for payment, verifying account and location, authorization, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Collaborate with multiple locations to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate records.</li><li>Review AP accounts monthly for multiple locations prior to month-end close for missing or questionable entries and make necessary adjustments.</li><li>Support the accounting team with additional tasks as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-03T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee and enhance financial operations within our clients organization. This role requires a dynamic leader with strong expertise in accounting practices and a proven ability to manage complex financial processes. Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, this position offers an opportunity to drive efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Manage and maintain the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded.</p><p>• Coordinate and oversee financial statement audits, acting as the primary point of contact.</p><p>• Perform detailed account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries, ensuring adherence to established accounting standards.</p><p>• Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve financial operations.</p><p>• Provide leadership and mentorship to accounting staff, fostering growth and collaboration.</p><p>• Analyze financial data to identify trends and provide actionable insights to senior management.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial goals.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies in all accounting practices.</p>
  • 2026-04-14T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Manager
  • Orlando, FL
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 24 - 26 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee and optimize the accounts payable function within an educational organization. This long-term contract position is based in Orlando, Florida, and requires a strong understanding of procure-to-pay (P2P) processes, invoice coding, and general ledger alignment. The ideal candidate will bring a proven ability to manage vendor relationships, resolve AP issues, and implement process improvements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, coding, and ensuring accurate general ledger alignment.</p><p>• Manage the accounting and AP inbox, addressing inquiries and resolving payment-related issues promptly.</p><p>• Supervise vendor setups and maintenance, ensuring all documentation and records are accurate and up-to-date.</p><p>• Provide support for month-end close processes, ensuring all AP-related entries are completed accurately and on time.</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of accounts payable operations.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with internal controls and ensure adherence to organizational policies.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to address discrepancies and ensure smooth workflows.</p><p>• Utilize tools such as Excel, Office Suite, and Great Plains Dynamics to manage AP tasks effectively.</p>
  • 2026-04-15T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager
  • Orlando, FL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client, a leading construction company, is seeking an experienced <strong>Accounts Payable Manager</strong> to oversee end-to-end accounts payable operations. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of A/P management experience in construction, proven ability to manage multiple reports, vendor and project management support, and drive efficient month-end close. Construction industry experience is strongly preferred, and knowledge of Sage Intacct is a plus. This is a fully in-office position.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and mentor the accounts payable team, managing performance and workflow</li><li>Manage end-to-end accounts payable processes, including vendor and project support</li><li>Oversee month-end close and ensure accuracy and compliance</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to optimize operations</li><li>Utilize Sage Intacct for A/P management (a plus)</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of accounts payable management experience, ideally in construction</li><li>Proven leadership and process improvement skills</li><li>Strong organizational and communication skills</li><li>Experience with Sage Intacct preferred</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Please send your resume to Molly Waldman. You can message me on LinkedIn (Molly Waldman) to send me your resume directly. My email is also located on LinkedIn.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-03-24T00:00:00Z
Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Orlando, FL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 45000 - 47000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team in Orlando, Florida. In this role, you will play a key part in managing and maintaining accurate financial records while providing support across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and experience in accounts receivable processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Generate and review accounts receivable reports twice daily to ensure accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Analyze active invoices to verify details and address discrepancies.</p><p>• Collaborate with other departments to resolve invoicing-related queries and issues.</p><p>• Provide support to 13 locations.</p><p>• Assist in the application and reconciliation of cash payments to customer accounts.</p><p>• Monitor and execute commercial collections processes effectively.</p><p>• Handle billing tasks, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing.</p><p>• Maintain organized financial documentation and records for audits and internal reviews.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvements within the accounts receivable function.</p><p>• Communicate regularly with customers to address payment concerns and ensure timely collections.</p>
  • 2026-03-27T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • Tampa, FL
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 28 - 36 USD / Hourly
  • <p>The Financial Analyst II position focused on the Procure to Pay (PTP) Card Program based in Tampa, Florida. The role emphasizes operational oversight and expertise in PTP processes, especially Travel Card Program management.</p><p><br></p><p>The Finance Specialist manages day-to-day Card program activities with an understanding of, invoice processing, payments, vendor data, and other PTP activities, while supporting stakeholders and resolving escalations and discrepancies. The specialist also collaborates with offshore teams and leads systemic process improvements and card program governance.</p>
  • 2026-04-02T00:00:00Z
Financial Analyst
  • Clearwater, FL
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Financial Analyst to join our team in Clearwater, Florida. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of financial concepts to drive business performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>• Prepare and analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports, monitoring key financial metrics and balance sheet activity.</p><p>• Support the annual budgeting process, including gathering and analyzing financial data, validating assumptions, and communicating insights to leadership.</p><p>• Perform variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and prior periods, identifying key drivers and providing recommendations.</p><p>• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance, profitability, and operational trends.</p><p>• Assist in preparing monthly reporting packages and financial presentations for leadership and operational teams.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve reporting processes, budgeting workflows, and financial analysis capabilities.</p><p>• Build relationships with internal stakeholders across operations, accounting, and finance to support business initiatives.</p><p>• Participate in special projects and ad-hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a permanent position. If you are interested, please reach out directly to Zoe Slater.</p>
  • 2026-04-10T00:00:00Z