Accounting Assistant

Ledgent; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting in Tampa, FL is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support daily accounting operations, including AP, AR, vendor management and administrative accounting functions. This full-time role offers growth within a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of accounting experience, proficiency with QuickBooks, Excel, Word and Outlook, and a strong attention to detail. Join a stable, growing organization that values mentorship and career development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting or related experience.
• Knowledge of A/P, A/R, and general accounting principles.
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Full-time opportunity with a stable, growing organization.
• Collaborative team environment with mentorship and career growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and manage accounts payable activities.
• Assist with client invoicing, payment tracking, and collections.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation.
• Support month-end reporting, data entry, and special projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Data entry

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Ledgent Finance & Accounting | Tampa, FL

Position: Accounting Assistant

Pay: $22-$25 per hour

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant for an established company in the greater Tampa Bay area. This full-time role will support daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor management, and administrative accounting functions.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices and manage accounts payable activities.
• Assist with client invoicing, payment tracking, and collections.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation.
• Support month-end reporting, data entry, and special projects.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience.
• Knowledge of A/P, A/R, and general accounting principles.
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, communication, and data entry skills.
• Full-time opportunity with a stable, growing organization.
• Collaborative team environment with mentorship and career growth potential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status.

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.