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Accounts Receivable Specialist

Clearwater, FL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
22 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a well-established government organization in Clearwater, Florida. This fully onsite contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys balancing receivables work, payment processing, invoicing, and customer support in a structured finance setting. The role offers the chance to broaden your experience through cross-training in finance operations while contributing dependable support to the accounting team. Responsibilities: • Manage incoming receivables activity by recording customer payments, applying cash, and updating account records accurately. • Create invoices, post receipt transactions, and ensure billing documentation is completed in a timely manner. • Receive and process payments while maintaining accurate records of daily cash activity and related entries. • Prepare remote deposits, track deposit details, and maintain organized transaction logs for audit readiness. • Sort and handle treasury and revenue-related correspondence, ensuring financial items are routed and processed correctly. • Enter financial transactions and supporting backup into the organization's accounting system with a high level of accuracy. • Assist with reconciliations by reviewing account activity, identifying discrepancies, and helping resolve outstanding items. • Cross-train in additional finance operations duties to provide coverage and support broader departmental needs. • Help maintain continuity for the accounting team by supporting workloads related to staff coverage and ongoing system implementation efforts. • Respond to internal and external questions and maintain complete, well-organized financial records in line with established procedures.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Venice, FL
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.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Technical Senior Accountant

Clearwater, FL
onsite
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

Staff Accountant

Tampa, FL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Tampa, Florida. This role is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the business, with involvement across the full accounting cycle, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close. The ideal candidate is organized, hands-on, and comfortable managing a variety of accounting responsibilities in a growing business environment. Responsibilities:<ul><li>In charge of monthly closing activities, including preparing journal entries, recording accruals, and ensuring accurate financial records.</li><li>Perform account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, bank accounts, credit cards, payroll, intercompany transactions, and other general ledger accounts.</li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including invoice processing, payment runs, customer billing, and collections follow-up.</li><li>Maintain the general ledger and review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.</li><li>Maintain fixed asset schedules and record depreciation, amortization, additions, and disposals.</li><li>Assist with cash flow reporting, financial schedules, and routine reporting as needed.</li><li>Support inventory accounting, including reviewing inventory variances, assisting with cycle counts, and participating in physical inventory procedures.</li><li>Prepare and assist with tax filings, annual 1099 reporting, and documentation requests for external audits.</li><li>Maintain organized accounting records and support compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.</li><li>Assist with additional accounting and administrative responsibilities as needed to support the overall finance function.</li></ul>This is a permanent position. If you are interested, please reach out directly to Zoe Slater.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Tampa, FL
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.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Tampa, FL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join an organization in Tampa, Florida. This role is responsible for supporting accurate financial reporting, maintaining reliable accounting records, and helping guide key close activities across reporting periods. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work closely with internal teams to strengthen financial operations. Responsibilities:• Record and validate journal entries within established deadlines to ensure financial activity is captured correctly.• Lead core close processes at month-end, quarter-end, and year-end, helping deliver complete and timely general ledger results.• Review balance sheet accounts, resolve discrepancies, and investigate unusual fluctuations to maintain accurate records.• Oversee the consistency and reliability of the general ledger by monitoring postings and correcting errors when needed.• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and management reports for both internal stakeholders and external use.• Evaluate accounting data and summarize trends, risks, and performance insights for leadership review.• Complete and assess reconciliations, accrual calculations, and prepaid accounting to support precise period reporting.• Partner with finance and operational teams on budgeting, forecasting, audit support, process improvements, and other assigned accounting initiatives. This is a permanent position. If you are interested, please reach out to Zoe Slater.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

UKG Payroll System Technical Analyst

Saint Petersburg, FL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a highly skilled UKG Payroll System Technical Analyst to join our team in Saint Petersburg, Florida. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in ERP and CRM configuration to support payroll systems and ensure seamless functionality across interfaces. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects within a dynamic non-profit organization. Responsibilities: • Configure and maintain the UKG Pro Workforce Suite, including system setup and integrations with payroll and other systems. • Analyze business requirements and document process flows to ensure system functionality aligns with organizational goals. • Develop and execute programming solutions for large datasets, utilizing tools such as SQL, Oracle, or db2. • Collaborate with teams to perform data mining and analysis for improved decision-making. • Provide technical user support and troubleshoot issues related to payroll and timekeeping systems. • Ensure system upgrades and configuration changes are executed effectively and meet deadlines. • Create and maintain documentation for system processes and configurations. • Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and implement system improvements. • Conduct training sessions for end-users to enhance system understanding and usage. • Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

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