Top 18 Accounting assistant Jobs in Lakeland, Fl

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Clerk
Smith Challenger Manufacturing & Services, Inc. —Lakeland, FL
- From $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Accounting clerk
Subaru Buick Cadillac Lakeland —Lakeland, FL
- Background check
- Dealership
- Mid-level
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Accounts Payable
REGAL AUTOMOTIVE GROUP INC —Lakeland, FL
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES CLERK - FULL TIME
WATSON CLINIC ASC LLC —Lakeland, FL
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years
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Billing Clerk I
The Brock Group —Lakeland, FL
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Microsoft Office
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Full-Cycle Construction Bookkeeper / Project Accountant
Lex Construction LLC —Lakeland, FL
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
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10d
Accounting Clerk
Always Fresh Farms LLC —Plant City, FL
- Overtime
- English
- Research
- Mid-level
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8d
BILLING CLERK
MIRACLE TOYOTA —Haines City, FL
- Basic math
- Mid-level
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Accounting Clerk / Sales & Rental Administrator
Aquatech Dewatering & Pumping Technologies, LLC —Dover, FL
- $47,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Bookkeeper (part-time)
St Ann Catholic Church —Haines City, FL
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Basic math
- Mid-level
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Always Fresh Farms LLC —Plant City, FL
- Overtime
- English
- Research
- Mid-level
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2h
Accounting Assistant
Paul Davis Restoration of Tampa —Tampa, FL
- $21 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Financial Bookkeeper
Garrison Property Services —Davenport, FL
- From $15 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Office
- In-person
- Paid time off
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Experienced Bookkeeper for organisation focused on construction and real estate development
Revilo Property Group —Wesley Chapel, FL
- $56,138.35 - $67,607.48 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- GAAP
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CPA license/certification not required. Process incoming payments via checks, credit cards, and ACH. Answer phone calls and emails in a professional manner…
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Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Clerk

Smith Challenger Manufacturing & Services, Inc. -
Lakeland, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
From $50,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Cost accounting analysis
Confidential information handling
Sales tax return preparation
Spreadsheets
Bachelor's degree
Job order costing
Attention to detail
QuickBooks
Data entry
Accounting and finance experience
CRM system proficiency
Accounting
Inventory tracking

Full Job Description

Location: Lakeland, Florida
Job Type: Full-Time/In-office
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8AM to 4:30PM

Salary Range: $50,000 to $60,000

Position Summary

Smith Challenger Manufacturing & Services, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk to support the company's daily accounting operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts, and providing administrative support to ensure timely and accurate financial operations.

The Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for managing the full-cycle AP and AR process, including invoice processing, payment posting, customer/vendor billing, collections, vendor account reconciliation, and payment processing. This position works closely with internal departments, vendors, clients, and management to resolve billing discrepancies, maintain organized financial records, and ensure compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, trustworthy and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General Accounting & Financial Reporting

Maintain and oversee all financial records
Execute full-cycle accounting: journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger management
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including P&L statements
Ensure accuracy, organization, and timeliness across all accounting functions

Accounts Receivable

Prepare and issue customer invoices
Process incoming payments via checks, credit cards, and ACH
Set up and enter new client accounts
Review and assess annual sales tax certificates for compliance
Answers phone calls and emails in a professional manner addressing customer billing
Oversee application of customer deposits

Accounts Payable

Oversee accounts payable including vendor disbursements
Enter and code vendor bills
Perform three-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice)
Process vendor payments in a timely manner
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
Entry of new vendor accounts
Answer phone calls and emails in a professional manner addressing vendor billings and discrepancies

Cost & Inventory Accounting

Manage inventory accounting, cost tracking, and job costing processes
Support purchasing activities, vendor setup, and cost evaluation

Sales Tax & Insurance

Handle sales tax filings and ensure regulatory compliance
Maintains current certificates of insurance with vendor accounts

Audit & Year-End

Assist with audits and maintain supporting documentation
Lead year-end AP/AR closing procedures
Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for the CPA
Coordinate with CPA to send out 1099 documents

Requirements & Qualifications

5-7 years of relevant accounting experience
Bachelor's degree required (Accounting, Finance, or related field)
CPA license/certification not required
Strong working knowledge of Quickbooks, NetSuite, or Salesforce
Demonstrated experience with cost accounting, inventory, and job costing
Experience with sales tax compliance and filings
Background in purchasing/vendor accounting preferred
Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail
High level of integrity and trustworthiness; will handle sensitive financial data
Ability to work independently and take full ownership of responsibilities
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Smith Challenger Manufacturing & Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Smith Challenger Manufacturing & Services, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable Florida law. Applicants requiring assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should notify Human Resources.

Drug-Free Workplace Statement

Smith Challenger Manufacturing & Services, Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with Florida law. Pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and/or random drug testing may be required for safety-sensitive positions where permitted by law.

E-Verify Statement

Smith Challenger Manufacturing & Services, Inc. participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees as required by applicable law.

At-Will Employment Statement

Employment with Smith Challenger Manufacturing & Services, Inc. is at-will. This means either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field?
Which of the following accounting software have you used professionally: QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Salesforce?
How many years of full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable experience do you have?
Do you have hands-on experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, or job costing?
Do you have experience preparing and filing sales tax returns/compliance documentation?

Work Location: In person

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