Accounting Specialist Jobs in Florida
Accounting Specialist jobs in Florida are concentrated in financial services, healthcare, real estate, and hospitality, with demand running from entry-level bookkeeping support through senior accounts payable and receivable roles. Miami, Tampa, and Orlando drive the heaviest hiring, anchored by employers such as AdventHealth, Carnival Corporation, and Florida Blue, all of which maintain large finance teams with ongoing accounting specialist needs. Accounts payable, payroll processing, and general ledger reconciliation are the most consistently posted specialties across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Senior Full-Charge Accountant & Financial Operations Manager
Company: BBMPS
Location: Miami, Florida
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Department: Accounting, Finance & Corporate Administration
Position Overview
BBMPS is seeking a highly experienced, independent, and proactive accounting professional to manage the complete financial and accounting operations of our Miami office.
This is a hands-on, one-person accounting department requiring strong technical accounting skills, financial judgment, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities independently.
The successful candidate will work closely with the CFO to ensure accurate financial reporting, effective collections, timely payments, regulatory compliance, and strong financial controls.
Key Responsibilities1. Accounts Receivable & Collections
- Manage customer invoicing, statements, receivables, and outstanding balances.
- Conduct proactive collections through phone calls, emails, and direct negotiations.
- Resolve overdue payments, disputes, and customer account discrepancies.
- Monitor customer credit exposure, credit limits, and payment performance.
- Prepare weekly AR aging reports and collections forecasts.
- Recommend solutions to minimize bad debts and improve cash flow.
2. Accounts Payable, Bill Payments & Purchase Orders
- Manage vendor invoices, accounts payable, payment schedules, and supplier statements.
- Prepare, schedule, and execute authorized bill payments in accordance with company approval procedures.
- Verify invoices against purchase orders, receiving documentation, and agreed supplier conditions.
- Create, review, and administer purchase orders.
- Monitor open purchase orders, unpaid commitments, and supplier payment deadlines.
- Reconcile supplier balances and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Coordinate with purchasing and sales departments to ensure accurate financial records.
- Prevent duplicate payments, unauthorized expenses, and accounting errors.
3. QuickBooks Online & Reconciliations
- Independently manage daily accounting operations in QuickBooks Online.
- Maintain accurate customer, supplier, and general ledger accounts.
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, AR/AP, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Investigate accounting discrepancies and implement corrections.
- Complete monthly closing activities and prepare financial statements.
- Maintain organized records and supporting documentation.
4. Payroll, Pay Stubs & Sales Commissions
- Coordinate payroll processing, verify payroll records, and prepare employee pay stubs through the appropriate payroll system.
- Calculate and verify sales commissions based on company commission policies.
- Reconcile commissions with invoices, customer collections, and applicable gross margins.
- Monitor salary payments, deductions, and payroll-related liabilities.
- Coordinate payroll tax filings and payments with payroll providers.
- Maintain confidential employee payroll and commission records.
5. Corporate Legal Documentation & State Filings
- Prepare and maintain corporate administrative and legal documentation.
- Coordinate company registrations, renewals, and statutory filings.
- Manage Florida annual report filings through Sunbiz.
- Monitor required state registrations and annual filings in other states where the company is registered.
- Track corporate licenses, permits, certificates of good standing, and renewal deadlines.
- Coordinate with registered agents, attorneys, and government agencies.
- Maintain organized corporate records and ensure timely submission of required documents.
- Escalate legal or regulatory issues requiring professional review.
6. Tax Documentation & Filing Coordination
- Prepare and organize financial records required for federal, state, and local tax filings.
- Coordinate business income tax return preparation with the company's CPA or authorized tax adviser.
- Manage applicable sales and use tax reporting, filings, and payment schedules.
- Prepare and coordinate applicable 1099, W-9, W-8, and other tax-related documentation.
- Maintain accurate tax records and supporting documentation.
- Track filing deadlines, payment obligations, and outstanding tax notices.
- Coordinate tax-related correspondence with the IRS and state revenue departments.
- Identify potential tax discrepancies or compliance risks and communicate them promptly to the CFO.
- Prepare and submit filings within the employee's authority and qualifications, with external professional review when required.
7. Financial Reporting, Profitability & Risk Management
- Prepare monthly Profit & Loss statements and financial reports.
- Analyze gross margins, expenses, operational profitability, and cash flow.
- Monitor customer and supplier financial exposure.
- Prepare cash flow forecasts and evaluate future payment commitments.
- Identify financial risks, unusual transactions, and potential losses.
- Recommend improvements to financial processes and internal controls.
- Provide the CFO with accurate, timely, and actionable financial information.
8. CFO Collaboration & Management Communication
- Work directly with the CFO on weekly and monthly financial reporting.
- Communicate outstanding collections, upcoming payments, financial risks, and compliance deadlines.
- Participate actively in financial reviews and management discussions.
- Explain accounting issues clearly, including causes, consequences, and recommended solutions.
- Take ownership of financial administration without requiring continuous supervision.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Proven experience independently managing full-cycle accounting.
- Advanced, hands-on proficiency with QuickBooks Online.
- Strong AR/AP management and collections experience.
- Experience with payroll administration, pay stubs, and sales commissions.
- Experience managing vendor bills, purchase orders, and payment processing.
- Understanding of US federal and state tax documentation and filing procedures.
- Familiarity with Florida corporate filings and multistate compliance.
- Strong financial reporting, P&L analysis, cash flow management, and reconciliation skills.
- Advanced Excel proficiency.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in international B2B distribution, import/export, or industrial procurement preferred.
Professional Expectations
We require someone who can independently run the daily accounting department, communicate directly with customers and suppliers, identify risks, investigate financial inconsistencies, and provide practical solutions.
The candidate must be comfortable speaking with management and the CFO, not simply communicating through written reports.
This role requires ownership, judgment, initiative, accuracy, discretion, and a strong commitment to protecting the company's financial interests.
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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The qualifications that appear most often in accounting specialist jobs across Florida.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field
- Two or more years of hands-on accounts payable, receivable, or general ledger experience
- Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle
- Strong knowledge of GAAP principles and standard reconciliation procedures
- Experience processing high-volume transactions accurately within strict deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and VLOOKUP formulas
Accounting Specialist Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a accounting specialist in Florida?
Most accounting specialist positions in Florida require at least an associate degree in accounting or a closely related field, with a bachelor's degree preferred by larger employers. Florida does not require a state license specifically for accounting specialists, though earning a Certified Bookkeeper credential through the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers or completing coursework aligned with the CPA path strengthens candidacy. Employers in Miami, Tampa, and Orlando frequently prioritize candidates with ERP system experience alongside formal education.
Which companies hire accounting specialists in Florida?
Florida accounting specialist roles are posted by BNY, State of Florida, and Brevard County Clerk of Court and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Florida's mix of large healthcare systems, financial services firms, and hospitality corporations means accounting specialist demand is spread broadly rather than concentrated in a single industry.
Which Florida cities have the most accounting specialist jobs?
Miami, Tampa, and Tallahassee have the most accounting specialist openings in Florida. Miami leads because of its dense concentration of financial services firms, multinational headquarters, and large healthcare networks, while Tampa and Orlando support heavy demand through regional corporate campuses, tourism-sector back offices, and major hospital systems that run substantial finance departments year-round.
Are there remote accounting specialist jobs in Florida?
Yes, and more than most fields, since accounting specialist work is largely desk-based and document-driven. About 17% of accounting specialist openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how naturally the role translates to off-site work. Accounts payable processing, invoice reconciliation, and general ledger entries are the tasks most commonly performed fully remote.
How can I get hired as a accounting specialist in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for accounts payable clerk or billing coordinator roles at Florida's large healthcare systems and hospitality groups, which regularly hire candidates with an associate degree and no prior accounting title. AdventHealth, HCA Florida, and Walt Disney World's finance divisions all run structured onboarding programs that train entry-level staff on their internal ERP systems. Completing a QuickBooks or Excel certification before applying gives candidates a concrete edge, and lateral moves from customer billing or administrative coordinator roles are common first steps into accounting specialist work.
Where can I find and apply to accounting specialist jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to accounting specialist jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred city, and industry, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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