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8 results for Cost Accountant in Sarasota, FL

Staff Accountant

Saint Petersburg, FL
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Temporary / Contract
31.35 - 36.3 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a collaborative accounting team in Florida. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone with strong NetSuite experience who can contribute quickly in a fast-paced environment while supporting core accounting functions. The role will focus on maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with close activities, and helping improve day-to-day accounting processes. Responsibilities: • Manage key activities within the monthly close cycle, ensuring financial data is recorded accurately and on schedule. • Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining proper supporting documentation and audit readiness. • Perform reconciliations for balance sheet and general ledger accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies promptly. • Support daily accounting operations by helping maintain the accuracy and completeness of financial records. • Partner with the accounting team to strengthen workflows and recommend practical process enhancements. • Contribute to ongoing NetSuite-related initiatives, including support for the Fixed Assets module implementation. • Assist with the continued enhancement of automated payment processes within the accounting environment. • Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to meet deadlines and respond to accounting-related requests effectively.
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Tampa, FL
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and help maintain accurate financial records for the organization in Tampa, Florida. This role will contribute to month-end activities, reconciliations, reporting support, and issue resolution across customer and vendor accounts. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of general ledger accounting, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external partners. Responsibilities:• Record accounting activity by creating and posting journal entries with accuracy and timeliness.• Perform detailed reconciliations for general ledger accounts and dealer-related balances to ensure financial data is complete and correct.• Manage accounts receivable tasks, including monitoring outstanding balances and supporting collection-related follow-up when needed.• Investigate and resolve billing, payment, customer, and vendor discrepancies by coordinating with the appropriate stakeholders.• Support the preparation of recurring and ad hoc financial reports by gathering data and verifying account activity.• Review accounts payable transactions as needed to help confirm proper coding, documentation, and processing.• Assist with internal and external audit requests by organizing records and supplying required financial documentation.• Provide additional accounting support on special assignments and evolving departmental priorities as needed. This is a permanent position. If you are interested, please reach out to Zoe Slater.
2026-06-29T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Sarasota, FL
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join our team in Sarasota, Florida. This position plays a central role in payroll, billing, payables, reconciliations, and financial reporting while helping maintain accurate documentation across accounting and operational activities. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee weekly and biweekly payroll processing to ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule.• Maintain organized contract files, confirming executed agreements are complete and available to support client invoicing.• Create customer invoices, review aging balances, and communicate with clients to support timely collection of outstanding payments.• Administer accounts payable by reviewing vendor invoices, coding expenses appropriately, and ensuring payments are issued by required deadlines.• Monitor project change orders, keeping documentation current and coordinating accurate billing updates tied to approved changes.• Manage insurance-related administrative work, including renewal coordination and fulfillment of certificate of insurance requests.• Complete monthly bank account reconciliations and research variances to resolve discrepancies efficiently.• Prepare quarterly income statements and contribute to routine financial reporting and record maintenance.• Assist company leadership with special projects and additional accounting or administrative tasks as business needs evolve. This is a permanent position. If you are interested, please reach out to Zoe Slater.
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Tampa, FL
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is currently assisting a growing organization in a search for a Senior Accountant. This position will play an active role in the month end close and financial reporting process for designated business units. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong desire to learn and implement process improvements. The ability to prioritize, efficiently plan work activities, and be detail and results oriented is critical to the position. Responsibilities<ul><li>Ensure completion of monthly accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and other tasks required for financial close.</li><li>Prepare, analyze, and review general ledger account reconciliations as part of the month-end close process.</li><li>Perform accounting and financial analyses to identify key trends and support critical estimates, such as accruals and reserves.</li><li>Collaborate cross functionally and serve as a business partner to aid in the preparation and reporting of financial results.</li><li>Collaborate with internal and external auditors in connection with audits and reviews.</li><li>Identify process improvement opportunities and lead efforts to implement solutions related to process efficiencies, standardization, system enhancements, and improved reporting capabilities.</li><li>Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.</li></ul>
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Saint Petersburg, FL
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support critical accounting research, policy development, and implementation of new accounting standards. This role offers significant exposure to executive leadership and cross-functional teams including FP&A, M&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and Controllership. What You’ll Do<ul><li>Execute technical accounting research and provide guidance on complex and non-routine transactions</li><li>Assist in developing and maintaining global accounting policies aligned with US GAAP and IFRS</li><li>Monitor emerging accounting and SEC guidance and lead implementation of new accounting standards</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with Finance, M&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and operational teams on accounting implications of strategic initiatives</li><li>Support accounting for acquisitions, revenue recognition, leases, share-based compensation, debt/equity transactions, and other complex areas</li><li>Collaborate with external auditors on technical accounting matters and new guidance implementation</li><li>Help strengthen internal controls and ensure SOX compliance</li><li>Drive process improvements and support special projects across the finance organization</li><li>Leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to enhance technical accounting research, streamline processes, and improve reporting efficiency</li></ul>
2026-06-16T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Tampa, FL
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a dependable Bookkeeper to join a long-established business in Tampa, Florida. This on-site role supports daily financial operations for a company that serves both commercial clients and walk-in customers, requiring accuracy, discretion, and strong communication. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing a high volume of transactions, maintaining organized records, and working closely with ownership and an external accounting partner. Responsibilities:• Process weekly payroll for a team of 50 employees, including both salaried and hourly staff, while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.• Prepare and issue a high volume of customer invoices each day, ensuring billing details are entered correctly and routed properly for payment.• Record incoming payments and apply cash receipts to the appropriate customer accounts to keep balances current.• Monitor outstanding receivables, follow up on past-due balances, and support collection efforts in a careful and respectful manner.• Manage accounts payable activities for vendors, rent, and utilities, including check-based payment processing and record maintenance.• Reconcile bank accounts and company credit card statements to confirm accurate financial reporting.• Handle sales tax-related bookkeeping tasks and maintain supporting documentation for compliance purposes.• Coordinate with the owner and external accounting resources to keep financial information organized, accurate, and up to date. This is a permanent opportunity that will pay up to $60,000 depending upon experience. Please apply to Jane Gearhart if interested!
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Sarasota, FL
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Temporary to Hire
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a dependable Bookkeeper to join a growing accounting firm in Sarasota, Florida in a part-time, contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys keeping financial data organized, balancing multiple priorities, and working with limited supervision in a flexible setting. The person in this position will support daily bookkeeping operations for multiple accounts while helping maintain accurate records and timely monthly close activities. Responsibilities: • Process and classify bills, expenses, and other financial activity accurately within QuickBooks Online. • Monitor banking transactions and review imported feed activity to ensure records remain current and properly coded. • Complete bank and account reconciliations on a routine basis and investigate any variances that arise. • Gather bank, credit card, and related financial statements needed to support bookkeeping and reconciliation work. • Maintain organized financial files and documentation to support accuracy, audit readiness, and internal reference needs. • Contribute to month-end bookkeeping tasks by updating records, verifying balances, and preparing accounts for close. • Research accounting inconsistencies and resolve discrepancies to keep client books complete and reliable. • Manage workload and due dates through workflow tracking tools while providing bookkeeping support across multiple client accounts.
2026-06-30T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Bradenton, FL
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Temporary to Hire
22 - 25 USD / Hourly
Our client, a well-respected nonprofit organization in Manatee County, is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. This is a hands-on role supporting both the accounts payable and payroll functions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate enjoys balancing multiple priorities, has a strong eye for detail, and is eager to become a long-term member of the team. Responsibilities: Process high-volume accounts payable invoices, including utilities, insurance, repairs, maintenance, and other vendor payments. Review, code, and enter invoices into QuickBooks Online, ensuring accuracy and timely processing. Reconcile corporate credit card transactions by matching receipts, researching discrepancies, and maintaining organized documentation. Utilize Smartsheet to track credit card receipts and reconcile transactions against bank account activity. Process biweekly payroll for approximately 175 employees using Paylocity. Maintain payroll records and assist with employee changes, payroll audits, and reporting. Partner with internal staff to ensure timely submission of invoices, receipts, and payroll documentation. Assist with account reconciliations and other general accounting functions as needed. Support month-end close activities and perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned. Qualifications: 2+ years of experience in an accounting support role with exposure to both accounts payable and payroll. Experience processing payroll for a mid-sized employee population preferred. Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online required. Experience with Paylocity is highly preferred. Strong reconciliation skills, including corporate credit cards and bank activity. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn new systems quickly. Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach. This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven organization where you'll play a key role supporting the accounting department. The position offers the opportunity to contribute immediately while growing into a long-term role with a collaborative team.
2026-07-06T00:00:00Z