Accounting Associate Jobs in Florida

Accounting Associate jobs in Florida concentrate in financial services, healthcare administration, and real estate, with steady hiring at every level from entry-level bookkeepers to senior staff accountants ready to sit for the CPA exam. The busiest hiring markets are Miami, Tampa, and Orlando, where large employers like AdventHealth, Publix Super Markets, and Lennar Corporation maintain substantial finance and accounting teams. The most in-demand specialties in Florida listings are accounts payable and receivable management, general ledger reconciliation, and grant accounting for nonprofits and healthcare systems. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles17
Top employerJames Moore &
Top cityMiami, FL
Cities hiring13
Work type50% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Accounting Associate Starting pay $18hr
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AutoNation
Maitland, Florida
Accounting
Audit
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Legal Accounting Associate
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Legal Accounting Associate
Sunshine State Legal Management Services, LLC
Orlando, Florida
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$50k - $55k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree

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Accounting Associate
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Accounting Associate
Legacy Pointe at UCF
Oviedo, Florida
Accounting
Audit
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Associate's degree in accounting
201-500

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Tenure-Track, Assistant or Associate Professor in the School of Accounting
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Tenure-Track, Assistant or Associate Professor in the School of Accounting
Florida International University
Miami, Florida
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
Doctoral degree
1,001-5,000

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Chair, Department of Accounting & Finance (Associate or Full Professor)
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Chair, Department of Accounting & Finance (Associate or Full Professor)
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
Community & Nonprofit Services
Customer Service
Event Planning
1,001-5,000

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Accounting Associate Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Miami
2 jobs
Orlando
2 jobs
Tallahassee
2 jobs
Jacksonville
2 jobs
Apopka
1 job
Oviedo
1 job
Maitland
1 job
Lake Mary
1 job
Gainesville
1 job

Accounting Associate Job Market in Florida

A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

James Moore &3 open roles
Florida International University2 open roles
BNY1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Automotive

What Florida Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in accounting associate jobs across Florida.

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
  • Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle
  • Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and basic financial reporting
  • One to three years of bookkeeping, accounts payable, or accounts receivable experience
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data reconciliation
  • Familiarity with Florida sales tax rules and state reporting requirements for business accounts

Accounting Associate Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a accounting associate in Florida?

Most Florida employers require at least an associate degree in accounting or finance, though a bachelor's degree is increasingly preferred for roles with growth potential. Florida does not require a state license to work as an accounting associate, but candidates who pass the CPA Exam through the Florida Board of Accountancy strengthen their candidacy considerably. Building experience in accounts payable, payroll, or general ledger functions while enrolled in a Florida college or state college system program is the most common entry path.

Which companies hire accounting associates in Florida?

Florida accounting associate roles are posted by James Moore &, Florida International University, and BNY and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Florida's concentration of healthcare systems, hospitality groups, and real estate developers means accounting associate demand stays broad across both private companies and public-sector employers throughout the state.

Which Florida cities have the most accounting associate jobs?

Miami, Orlando, and Tallahassee lead Florida for accounting associate openings. Miami's density of international banking, real estate, and logistics firms anchors hiring in the south, Tampa draws strong demand from insurance carriers and corporate headquarters on the Gulf Coast, and Orlando's tourism, hospitality, and healthcare industries keep a consistent pipeline of accounting support roles open year-round.

Are there remote accounting associate jobs in Florida?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 50% of accounting associate openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of this work involves software-based data entry, reconciliation, and reporting that travels well off-site. Accounts payable processing and general ledger work tend to have the highest share of remote and hybrid arrangements among accounting associate duties.

How can I get hired as a accounting associate in Florida with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for accounts payable clerk or bookkeeping assistant roles at Florida's large healthcare systems, hospitality companies, and property management firms, which regularly bring in candidates straight from Florida state college associate degree programs. AdventHealth, HCA Florida, and regional property management groups run structured onboarding for new-grad finance staff. Completing a QuickBooks certification and gaining exposure to Florida sales tax reporting in a coursework or internship setting gives entry-level candidates a clear edge over unqualified applicants.

Where can I find and apply to accounting associate jobs in Florida?

You can find and apply to accounting associate jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred city, and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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