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15 results for Senior Cost Accountant in Sarasota, FL

Sr. Accountant

Tampa, FL
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to help drive accurate financial reporting and strengthen day-to-day accounting operations in Tampa, Florida. This role will oversee core accounting activities, support period-end close, and deliver meaningful financial analysis that informs business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a disciplined approach to reconciliations and compliance, and the ability to contribute to audits, planning, and process improvements. Responsibilities: • Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with a high degree of accuracy and consistency. • Lead key activities tied to the month-end and year-end close cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and records are complete. • Oversee general ledger activity by preparing and reviewing journal entries and validating supporting documentation. • Complete balance sheet and bank account reconciliations, research variances, and resolve outstanding issues promptly. • Administer multi-state sales tax filings and maintain compliance with applicable reporting obligations. • Evaluate financial results, recognize patterns in performance, and share practical recommendations with leadership. • Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and broader financial planning efforts by supplying reliable accounting data. • Uphold internal controls and accounting policies while ensuring adherence to regulatory and reporting requirements. • Coordinate audit support by assembling schedules, responding to requests, and organizing required documentation. • Recommend workflow enhancements and assist with accounting system improvements or implementation-related activities.
2026-07-23T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Saint Petersburg, FL
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations and help ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in St Petersburg, Florida. This role will contribute to the monthly close process, maintain key schedules and reconciliations, and assist with audit readiness across multiple areas of the general ledger. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to guide entry-level team members while promoting consistent processes and controls. Responsibilities:• Drive month-end accounting activities by preparing financial reports, reviewing results, and investigating fluctuations against expectations.• Record accounting activity through accurate journal entries and keep multiple general ledger accounts fully reconciled and up to date.• Monitor cash movement projections and maintain supporting schedules for fixed assets, including depreciation calculations and reporting.• Manage debt-related tracking by updating balances, interest activity, and amortization schedules with precision.• Support external and internal audit preparation by organizing schedules, compiling documentation, and maintaining complete work papers.• Evaluate financial transactions to confirm appropriate accounting treatment and alignment with company policies and standards.• Provide day-to-day guidance to less experienced accounting team members to strengthen accuracy, consistency, and productivity.• Enhance the control environment by documenting procedures and improving internal controls and standard operating practices. This is a permanent position. If you are interested, please reach out to Zoe Slater.
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Tampa, FL
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Temporary to Hire
40 - 46 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join a growing finance team. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning core accounting activities, supporting an accurate close process, and working in a collaborative hybrid environment. The role offers the chance to contribute across reconciliations, general ledger activity, and financial reporting support while using NetSuite in day-to-day operations. Responsibilities: • Manage monthly close activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries to support timely and accurate financial reporting. • Perform detailed bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding items promptly. • Maintain general ledger accuracy by analyzing account activity and ensuring transactions are recorded in accordance with accounting standards. • Support the preparation of account schedules, documentation, and reporting packages needed during the close cycle. • Partner with accounting leadership and internal stakeholders to address discrepancies, improve workflows, and strengthen financial controls. • Use NetSuite and internal work order systems to process, track, and validate accounting information tied to daily operations. • Assist with ongoing process improvements and provide coverage for critical accounting functions as business needs evolve.
2026-08-10T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Tampa, FL
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are offering an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing client industry in Tampa, Florida. The role is a Sr. Accountant, where you will be working closely with the Assistant Controller by performing account reconciliations, preparing month-end journal entries, managing financial reporting activities, and supporting daily accounting operations. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare monthly and annual account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, prepaids, and fixed assets</li><li>Own full-cycle accounts payable: invoice intake, coding, approval routing, 2- and 3-way match against purchase orders and receiving documentation, and payment execution.</li><li>Prepare and post month-end journal entries.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting.</li><li>Prepare ACH and wire transfers through the banking platform.</li><li>Prepare and file sales tax returns and assist with other regulatory compliance requirements.</li><li>Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.</li></ul>
2026-08-07T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Tampa, FL
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations for a construction and contractor business in Tampa, Florida. This position plays a key role in managing payables, recording incoming payments, assisting with payroll administration, and supporting month-end close activities. The ideal candidate brings strong bookkeeping experience, sound judgment with financial data, and the ability to coordinate effectively with both accounting and operations teams. Responsibilities:• Review incoming vendor invoices, assign accurate general ledger coding, confirm supporting documentation, and initiate timely payments through the company’s digital accounts payable workflow.• Record customer payments received by check, wire, credit card, and other channels while maintaining accurate entries across accounting platforms.• Reconcile payment activity between operating systems and the general ledger to help ensure complete and accurate accounts receivable records.• Support collection efforts on overdue balances when needed by partnering with operations teams and following up on outstanding customer accounts.• Act as a point of coordination between operations and accounting to keep inventory, job-related transactions, and general ledger data aligned.• Prepare and maintain sales tax information and support timely, accurate reporting requirements.• Help administer payroll by setting up new hires by branch, reviewing submitted time and pay details, and organizing information for payroll processing.• Contribute to payroll-related process support during system changes and help maintain accurate employee and wage records during the transition period.
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Tampa, FL
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Temporary / Contract
50 - 58 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join a high-performing finance team on a contract-to-hire basis. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting specialist who can lead a complex close process, support accurate consolidated reporting across multiple business units, and guide a small team in a fast-moving environment. The position offers a hybrid schedule and will partner closely with leadership to maintain strong financial reporting standards and improve accounting operations. Responsibilities:• Lead the monthly close cycle, ensuring financial records are completed accurately and delivered within established deadlines.• Oversee consolidated reporting for multiple brands or business units, maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting standards.• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet activity to support the integrity of the general ledger.• Manage and support a team of accountants, providing direction, quality oversight, and day-to-day guidance.• Perform financial analysis to explain reporting fluctuations, identify issues, and support informed business decisions.• Coordinate audit-related deliverables and assist with documentation required for financial statement audits.• Support the accounting onboarding of newly acquired businesses, including alignment of processes, reporting, and controls.• Help refine accounting policies and close procedures to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability across the organization.• Utilize NetSuite and internal work order systems to monitor transactions, reporting activity, and operational accounting workflows.
2026-08-10T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Clearwater, FL
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Temporary / Contract
55 - 65 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a retail organization in Clearwater, Florida in a Long-term Contract position. This role will provide hands-on leadership for a multi-functional accounting team while ensuring accurate reporting, disciplined close activities, and strong financial controls. The ideal candidate brings a solid command of general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, and process improvement in a fast-paced operating environment. Responsibilities: • Direct the daily work of accounting personnel across accounts payable and general ledger functions, providing guidance, oversight, and performance support. • Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles to deliver timely, accurate, and well-documented financial results. • Review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules to maintain the integrity of the accounting records. • Produce and evaluate financial statements, management reporting packages, and related analyses for leadership decision-making. • Oversee internal control activities, including execution, documentation retention, issue follow-up, and support for compliance requirements within a public-company control framework. • Partner with internal and external auditors by preparing requested schedules, addressing questions promptly, and helping resolve outstanding audit matters. • Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting workflows, increase consistency, and improve the effectiveness of reporting and control processes. • Work closely with operations, finance, and other departments to investigate issues, address root causes, and improve the quality of financial information. • Monitor higher-risk balance sheet areas and escalate or resolve accounting concerns in a timely manner. • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance review, and other financial analysis, including support for accounting activities tied to ongoing system-related process changes when needed.
2026-08-11T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Tampa, FL
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Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 170000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager in Tampa, Florida. This role is responsible for guiding the monthly close cycle, strengthening the accuracy of financial reporting, and delivering clear analysis that supports business decisions. The position also leads and develops accounting staff while partnering with auditors and internal stakeholders to maintain strong controls across a real estate portfolio. Responsibilities:• Direct the monthly close process for assigned properties, ensuring deadlines are met and financial results are complete and accurate.• Examine property-level financial statements, including profit and loss reports, balance sheets, and cash flow activity, to confirm reliability and consistency.• Evaluate budget variances and trend changes across reporting periods, then communicate key drivers and findings to management.• Approve journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations while resolving complex accounting matters when they arise.• Prepare and review supporting schedules that tie financial reports back to the general ledger and underlying records.• Partner with external auditors by organizing requested documentation, answering questions, and reviewing audit-related materials.• Record and assess capital-related transactions such as refinancings, acquisitions, dispositions, ownership updates, and distributions.• Recommend and help implement improvements to accounting workflows, internal controls, reporting practices, and broader accounting initiatives as the organization expands. This is a permanent position. If you are interested, please reach out to Zoe Slater.
2026-07-30T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-08-06T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-07-21T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Dunedin, FL
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Temporary to Hire
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a collaborative accounting team in Florida. This contract opportunity with potential for a long-term role is well suited for someone who values precision, enjoys managing invoice activity from start to finish, and can keep pace in a deadline-driven environment. The person in this role will help ensure vendor obligations are handled accurately, records remain audit-ready, and cross-functional partners receive timely support. Responsibilities: • Manage the accounts payable cycle from invoice intake through final disbursement, ensuring timely and accurate completion of each step. • Examine vendor invoices for completeness, confirm general ledger coding, and verify that required approvals are in place before processing. • Reconcile invoices against purchase orders, checking rates, quantities, and agreed terms to resolve discrepancies before payment. • Execute a steady weekly payment volume, including ACH transactions and check processing, while meeting established deadlines. • Coordinate and complete scheduled check runs each week with close attention to accuracy and supporting documentation. • Handle recurring, high-volume vendor billing and assign expenses to the appropriate cost centers or accounts. • Respond to questions from vendors and internal teams related to invoice issues, payment timing, and account details. • Maintain well-organized payable files and provide documentation support for audits, reporting needs, and other accounting initiatives. • Contribute to special projects and provide additional accounting assistance as business needs evolve.
2026-08-13T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Tampa, FL
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Temporary to Hire
22.8 - 26.4 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a finance team in Tampa, Florida in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is well suited for someone who has built a solid foundation in accounts payable and is ready to take ownership of more complex invoice and payment activities. The role supports a steady transaction volume and calls for strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to learn new systems quickly. Responsibilities: • Manage the full cycle of accounts payable activities, including reviewing, coding, and entering invoices with accuracy and timeliness. • Coordinate scheduled payment processing through ACH, checks, and other approved methods while ensuring deadlines are consistently met. • Investigate and resolve more complex invoice issues by working through discrepancies, approvals, and supporting documentation. • Reconcile vendor statements and internal records to identify variances and maintain accurate account balances. • Record and apply payments within the company’s ERP environment and related financial systems. • Review and process employee expense submissions, confirming policy compliance and proper accounting treatment. • Use Excel tools such as pivot tables and lookup functions to analyze transactions, reconcile data, and support reporting needs. • Partner with internal departments and external vendors to answer payment questions and improve the efficiency of accounts payable workflows.
2026-08-14T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Sarasota, FL
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Temporary to Hire
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a well-established manufacturing organization in Sarasota, Florida on a contract basis with the potential for a long-term opportunity. This opportunity is well suited for a detail-focused accounting specialist who can manage invoice processing with accuracy while contributing to a collaborative team environment. The role focuses primarily on end-to-end accounts payable work, with occasional assistance on accounts receivable activities such as payment follow-up and light collections. This role is heavy AP but will have front desk/ reception responsibilities as well. Any candidates interested in this role should be comfortable doing AP & admin tasks. This position offers the chance to make an immediate impact while building long-term career growth within a stable company. Responsibilities:• Manage the full accounts payable cycle by reviewing, coding, and entering a high volume of vendor invoices into the accounting system.• Verify invoice accuracy through three-way matching against purchase orders and receiving documentation before payments are released.• Research billing issues and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.• Create, update, and maintain vendor profiles while ensuring payment details and supporting records remain accurate and complete.• Prepare and execute recurring payment batches, including ACH transactions and check runs, according to established schedules.• Use Excel-based reporting to track payables activity, monitor outstanding items, and support day-to-day accounting visibility.• Follow up on open purchase orders with internal departments to help clear unresolved items and keep records current.• Support general accounting operations by organizing financial documentation and assisting with occasional accounts receivable follow-up and light collections.• Recommend workflow improvements that strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and consistency across payable processes.
2026-08-13T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Clearwater, FL
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Temporary to Hire
22 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to join a service-based organization in Clearwater, Florida on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This onsite role offers the opportunity to contribute across several core accounting activities, including billing, payment processing, reconciliations, and account support. The position is well suited for someone who enjoys balancing detail-oriented financial work with regular communication across customers and internal teams. Responsibilities: • Manage daily accounting support tasks across both receivables and payables to help keep financial operations running smoothly. • Prepare and issue customer billing while applying incoming payments accurately to the appropriate accounts. • Monitor open balances, contact customers regarding overdue invoices, and assist with routine collections follow-up. • Investigate payment variances and respond to account-related questions by coordinating with customers and internal stakeholders. • Reconcile company credit card activity and review employee expense submissions for accuracy and proper documentation. • Record customer payments and assist with deposit activity while maintaining complete and organized accounting records. • Support the tracking and processing of sales and service orders connected to billing and account activity. • Partner with accounting leadership on additional reporting, administrative, and departmental projects as business needs evolve.
2026-08-13T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Belleair, FL
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Temporary to Hire
24 - 31.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support daily financial operations for a services organization serving legal, accounting, and wealth management practices. The role can be based in either the Clearwater or Venice office, but candidate will need at least one onsite day in both offices weekly. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed transactional work, maintains strong accuracy in a fast-paced setting, and can contribute to both routine accounting activities and account reconciliation efforts. The position is fully onsite and works closely with teams handling client-related financial activity, billing support, and multi-account bookkeeping responsibilities. Responsibilities:• Record day-to-day financial activity promptly and maintain accurate entries across accounting records.• Review bank transactions each day, match activity to system records, and resolve variances as needed.• Apply client payments, retainers, and deposited funds to the correct accounts with careful attention to classification.• Assist with trust accounting tasks, including completing three-way reconciliations and monitoring trust balances.• Move funds between operating and trust accounts in accordance with established procedures and documentation requirements.• Support accounts payable processing by coding invoices, preparing checks, and reconciling company credit card activity.• Prepare disbursements and related payments connected to real estate closing transactions.• Partner with legal staff and internal stakeholders to address billing questions, client matter charges, and closing-related accounting needs.• Reconcile bank accounts, investigate missing or unmatched items, and help clear outstanding accounting backlogs.• Export financial data into Excel-based trackers, maintain organized schedules, and perform additional daily accounting support as needed.
2026-08-13T00:00:00Z