Entry-Level Staff Accountant / Accounting Assistant

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Florida; Sur place; USD 33 000 - 41 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible schedule

Résumé du poste

Crawford Thomas Recruiting is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant / Accounting Assistant in Winter Garden, FL for part-time support of daily accounting and construction-related financial operations.

Role offers hands-on experience with leadership and an outside CPA, with potential to grow into full-time accounting. Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and a willingness to learn AI-enabled tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or currently pursuing a degree.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and journal entries.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude, dependability, and willingness to learn.

Responsabilités

• Perform daily bookkeeping using QuickBooks Online, including journal entries and general ledger maintenance.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements, and assist with month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare financial reports, account reconciliations, and documentation for the outside CPA.
• Track budgets, project costs, job cost reports, and cost variances.
• Review and code vendor invoices, issue and track purchase orders, and monitor subcontractor payments.
• Assist with project reconciliations, allowances, change orders, warranty accounting, and payroll documentation.
• Maintain vendor records, organized digital files, and accurate financial and project data.
• Communicate professionally with vendors and trade partners.
• Support leadership with reporting, special projects, and process improvements.
• Explore technology and AI tools to improve accounting workflows, reporting, and efficiency.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Formation

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Outils

QuickBooks Online

Description du poste

Location: Winter Garden, FL

Pay: $24–$30 per hour

Schedule: Part-Time | 20–30 Hours per Week | Flexible Schedule

Experience Level: Entry-Level

Growth Opportunity: Potential transition to full-time

Job Summary

A growing homebuilding company is seeking a detail‑oriented Staff Accountant / Accounting Assistant to support daily accounting, bookkeeping, and construction‑related financial operations. This role offers hands‑on experience working with company leadership and an outside CPA, with the opportunity to grow into a full‑time accounting position.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform daily bookkeeping using QuickBooks Online, including journal entries and general ledger maintenance.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements, and assist with month‑end and year‑end close.
• Prepare financial reports, account reconciliations, and documentation for the outside CPA.
• Track budgets, project costs, job cost reports, and cost variances.
• Review and code vendor invoices, issue and track purchase orders, and monitor subcontractor payments.
• Assist with project reconciliations, allowances, change orders, warranty accounting, and payroll documentation.
• Maintain vendor records, organized digital files, and accurate financial and project data.
• Communicate professionally with vendors and trade partners.
• Support leadership with reporting, special projects, and process improvements.
• Explore technology and AI tools to improve accounting workflows, reporting, and efficiency.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or currently pursuing a degree.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and journal entries.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude, dependability, and willingness to learn.

Preferred

• Experience with QuickBooks Online and bookkeeping.
• Construction accounting experience is a plus but not required.
• Comfort with or willingness to learn ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, AI‑powered accounting tools, and workflow automation platforms.

About The Company

Our client is a growing homebuilding company specializing in custom and semi‑custom residential construction. The organization values accurate financial management, organized systems, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to build a long‑term accounting career, gain hands‑on industry experience, and take on increasing responsibility as the company grows. The position offers a flexible part‑time schedule with the potential to transition into a full‑time role, with future career paths potentially including Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, or Controller.