Entry-Level Accountant

Sage Infusion; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage Infusion, an infusion therapy provider headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, is hiring an Entry-Level Accountant to support daily accounting operations and AP tasks.

This development role offers broad exposure to the general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close, with senior staff review. Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of experience, a degree in accounting/finance, strong Excel skills, and a detail-oriented, discreet approach to financial data.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent coursework in progress.
• 0-2 years of experience; internship or coursework accepted in lieu of full-time experience.
• Understanding of basic accounting concepts, including debits and credits.
• Comfortable with Excel (sorting, filtering, basic formulas); willing to learn advanced functions.
• High attention to detail and accuracy with high-volume, repetitive data entry.
• Dependable, organized, and able to prioritize against recurring deadlines.
• Professional communication skills for vendor and internal correspondence.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine journal entries for review by the Controller.
• Assist with bank, credit card, and simple balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close by completing assigned checklist items on schedule.
• Help maintain fixed asset, prepaid expense, and accrual schedules.
• Perform data entry, report preparation, and ad hoc analysis in Excel.
• Pull supporting documentation for external auditors and tax preparers.
• Assist with departmental projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Support system implementations, testing, and data cleanup efforts within the accounting function.
• Cross-train on other accounting functions to provide backup coverage.
• Assist the AP Specialist with invoice intake, verification, and data entry during high-volume periods.
• Match invoices to purchase orders as directed.
• Help code invoices to the correct general ledger account and location.
• Route invoices for approval and follow up on items pending review.
• Help maintain vendor master records, including W-9s and remittance details.
• Respond to routine vendor inquiries on invoice and payment status.
• Assist with vendor statement reconciliations, expense report review, and 1099 preparation.
• Maintain organized AP documentation and filing for audit readiness.
• Provide backup coverage for the AP Specialist during absences and peak periods.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion

Data entry

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Accounting coursework

Tools

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

QuickBooks

Dynamics

Bill.com

Job description

Sage Infusion is an innovative infusion therapy provider dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care

with upfront pricing and financial assistance. Headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, and serving the Tampa Bay,

Central, and Southwest Florida regions, the company combines clinical excellence with compassionate service in a

serene treatment environment. Sage Infusion is expanding across Florida's Gulf Coast while maintaining a strong

commitment to improving patient outcomes and accessibility to quality care.

The Entry-Level Accountant supports the daily operations of the accounting department, including journal entries,

account reconciliations, and month-end close tasks. In addition to general accounting duties, this role provides

support to the Accounts Payable Specialist with purchase order matching, invoice processing, and vendor records.

This is a development role designed for someone early in their accounting career who wants broad exposure to the

general ledger; all work is reviewed by senior staff.

General Accounting (Primary)

• Prepare routine journal entries for review by the Controller.
• Assist with bank, credit card, and simple balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close by completing assigned checklist items on schedule.
• Help maintain fixed asset, prepaid expense, and accrual schedules.
• Perform data entry, report preparation, and ad hoc analysis in Excel.
• Pull supporting documentation for external auditors and tax preparers.
• Assist with departmental projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Support system implementations, testing, and data cleanup efforts within the accounting function.
• Cross-train on other accounting functions to provide backup coverage.

Accounts Payable Support (Secondary)

• Assist the AP Specialist with invoice intake, verification, and data entry during high-volume periods.
• Match invoices to purchase orders as directed.
• Help code invoices to the correct general ledger account and location.
• Route invoices for approval and follow up on items pending review.
• Help maintain vendor master records, including W-9s and remittance details.
• Respond to routine vendor inquiries on invoice and payment status.
• Assist with vendor statement reconciliations, expense report review, and 1099 preparation.
• Maintain organized AP documentation and filing for audit readiness.
• Provide backup coverage for the AP Specialist during absences and peak periods.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent coursework in progress.
• 0-2 years of experience; internship, bookkeeping, or relevant coursework accepted in lieu of full-time experience.
• Understanding of basic accounting concepts, including debits and credits.
• Comfortable with Excel (sorting, filtering, basic formulas); willingness to learn advanced functions.
• High attention to detail and accuracy with high-volume, repetitive data entry.
• Dependable, organized, and able to prioritize against recurring deadlines.
• Professional communication skills for vendor and internal correspondence.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior exposure to accounts payable or an AP automation tool (e.g., Bill.com, Coupa, Concur).
• Hands-on experience with an ERP or accounting system (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, Dynamics).
• Interest in pursuing the CPA or another accounting credential.

Compensation - $50-55k

Sage Infusion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Background Screening Requirement:

This position requires background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information, visit:

https://info.flclearinghouse.com