Junior Accountant

Austin Community College; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct mentorship from CPA

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A boutique tax-focused accounting firm is looking for a Junior Accountant in Gainesville, Florida. The ideal candidate is tech-savvy and detail-oriented, responsible for transforming messy books into accurate financial statements, managing payroll adjustments, and ensuring compliance. The position offers direct mentorship from an experienced CPA and a collaborative work environment. This is an opportunity to learn how small businesses operate and to develop a strong accounting foundation.

Qualifications

• Must be tech-savvy and detail-oriented.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles is essential.
• Experience with accounting software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Transform messy small business books into accurate financial statements.
• Manage bookkeeping, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Assist with payroll adjustments and compliance tasks.

Skills

Tech-savviness

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Current student or recent graduate of the Fisher School of Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Accounting software

Job description

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We are a boutique, tax-focused accounting firm in Gainesville. In addition to our individual tax prep (1040s), we are dedicated to helping local small businesses thrive. Unlike large "factory" firms, we work closely with our clients to manage their entire financial ecosystem—from payroll and general ledger management to high-level tax strategy and advisory. We pride ourselves on being tech-forward and agile.

The Role

We are looking for a tech-savvy, detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join our team. While we are a tax-heavy firm, your primary mission will be the "engine room" of our clients' businesses: maintaining pristine books, solving complex journal entry puzzles, and ensuring payroll is perfectly adjusted.

You won’t just be "crunching numbers"—you will be fixing financial stories and preparing businesses for growth (and tax season).

Key Responsibilities

The "Clean-Up" Specialist: Take messy small business books and transform them into organized, accurate financial statements.

General Ledger Mastery: Managebookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and complex journal entries.

Payroll & Compliance: Assist with adjusting payroll entries and ensuring quarterly filings are accurate, as well as preparing payroll tax returns.

Tech Integration: Use QuickBooks Online and other accounting software to streamline client workflows.

Communication: Act as a bridge between the data and the firm, explaining needs clearly and professionally.

What We’re Looking For

Computer Fluency: You should be the person your friends ask for tech help. You navigate software intuitively and love keyboard shortcuts.

The "Eager Learner" Mindset: You don’t need to know everything on Day 1, but you must be a "sponge." We value curiosity and the ability to learn a new process after being shown once.

Accounting Foundation: Current student or recent graduate of the Fisher School of Accounting (or equivalent). Understanding the why behind a debit and credit is non-negotiable.

Software Exposure: Experience with any accounting software is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person.

Communication Skills: You can write a professional email and verbally explain an accounting situation with confidence.

Why Join Us?

Direct mentorship from experienced CPA.

A front-row seat to how small businesses actually operate.

A collaborative, calm, and supportive work environment.