Junior Accountant

SGS Technologie; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 33,062; Full time

Job summary

A large finance and asset management client is seeking an Accounting Administrator for an entry-level opportunity in St. Petersburg, FL. This role provides administrative and basic accounting support, offering hands-on exposure to financial operations. Ideal candidates are recent graduates or those with some office experience looking to establish their careers in finance. The position is hybrid with 3 days onsite and a competitive pay rate of $24/hr for a 6+ month contract-to-hire opportunity.

Qualifications

• Candidates with less than 3–4 years of total work experience.
• Recent college graduates looking to begin their careers.
• Individuals with 1–2 years of office experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data entry related to account reconciliation.
• Maintain data accuracy and integrity across systems.
• Update and maintain reports using Excel.
• Support preparation, review, and processing of accounting records.
• Research and help resolve transaction discrepancies.

Skills

Data entry

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Some college coursework

Recent college graduate

Job description

Position: Accounting Administrator

(Hiring for a Large Finance & Asset Management Client)

Location: St. Petersburg, FL (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite)
Pay rate: $24/hr
Contract Duration: 6+ Months Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Standard Business Hours

Important Hiring Note

This is an ENTRY-LEVEL opportunity.

The client is specifically seeking:

• Candidates with less than 3–4 years of total work experience
• Recent college graduates looking to begin their careers
• Individuals with some college coursework and 1–2 years of office experience
• Candidates eager to build a long-term career in financial services

This position is ideal for someone looking to get their foot in the door within the finance industry.

About the Role

The Accounting Administrator will provide administrative and basic accounting support to the Investment Operations team. This role offers hands‑on exposure to financial operations, account reconciliation, and reporting processes within a professional asset management environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with data entry related to account reconciliation
• Maintain data accuracy and integrity across systems
• Update and maintain reports using Excel
• Support preparation, review, and processing of accounting records and documentation
• Assist with posting transactions within an automated accounting system
• Research and help resolve transaction discrepancies
• Gather and compile financial data for reporting purposes
• Provide general administrative support as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned