Accounting Specialist

Addison Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking an Accounting Specialist in Tampa, FL to manage day-to-day AR, invoicing, cash application, and reconciliations on a contract-to-hire basis. The role involves leading collections, supporting AP, and contributing to month-end close, with strong Excel pivot-table skills and ERP familiarity.

Candidates should have accounting/AR/AP/collections experience, solid attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting, AR, AP or collections.
• Intermediate Excel pivot tables experience.
• Strong communication and professional, customer-friendly phone manner.
• Solid attention to detail and good follow-through.
• Familiarity with an ERP or accounting system.
• Flexible, team-first attitude and ability to juggle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts receivable, including invoicing, cash application, and account reconciliations.
• Lead collections efforts by following up with customers on past-due balances via phone and email.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies and payment disputes.
• Support accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, and vendor inquiries.
• Build and maintain AR aging and other reports using Excel, including pivot tables.
• Support month-end close with AR and AP tasks.
• Fill in accounting gaps across the team as priorities shift.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Collections

Excel pivot tables

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

AA/AS in Accounting

Tools

ERP software

Excel

Job description

Position: Accounting Specialist

Location: Tampa, FL (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $50-60K

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Type: Contract to Hire

Openings: 1

Start Date: ASAP (pending completion of onboarding requirements)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision and 401(k).

About the Role:

• Manage day-to-day accounts receivable, including invoicing, cash application, and account reconciliations
• Lead collections efforts by following up with customers on past‑due balances via phone and email
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies and payment disputes
• Support accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, and vendor inquiries
• Build and maintain AR aging and other reports using Excel, including pivot tables
• Support month‑end close with AR and AP tasks
• Fill in accounting gaps across the team as priorities shift

Experience:

• Accounting, AR, AP or collections experience
• Intermediate Excel skills, including comfort building pivot tables
• Strong communication skills and a professional, customer‑friendly phone manner
• Solid attention to detail and good follow‑through
• Familiarity with an ERP or accounting system
• Flexible, team‑first attitude and the ability to juggle multiple priorities

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.