Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant

Ledgent; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking a Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper for a fast-paced public accounting environment in Tampa, FL. The role involves full-cycle bookkeeping and support for multiple client accounts with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

Immediate start in a temp-to-hire arrangement. Candidates should have a degree in accounting and 2+ years of experience, with proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel. The firm offers exposure to tax, audit, and advisory services alongside a diverse client portfolio.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably within a CPA firm or public accounting environment
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end processes
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a client-service environment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle accounts payable processing
• General ledger maintenance and invoice coding
• Bank and account reconciliations
• Financial statement preparation and monthly write-up work
• Payroll tax reporting, including 941 and RT6 filings
• Support multiple client accounts and maintain accurate financial records
• Assist with month-end close and related accounting functions

Skills

Bookkeeping

General ledger

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Position: Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper

Environment: Fast-paced public accounting environment supporting a diverse client portfolio with high-volume bookkeeping and accounting needs.

Compensation: $52,000 - $63,000

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Start Date: Immediate

Company Overview

Established CPA firm providing accounting, bookkeeping, tax, audit, and advisory services to a broad range of business and individual clients.

Position Details

• Full-cycle accounts payable processing
• General ledger maintenance and invoice coding
• Bank and account reconciliations
• Financial statement preparation and monthly write-up work
• Payroll tax reporting, including 941 and RT6 filings
• Support multiple client accounts and maintain accurate financial records
• Assist with month-end close and related accounting functions

Required / Desired Skills

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably within a CPA firm or public accounting environment
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end processes
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a client-service environment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.