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The Spot Barbershop is looking for a CPA to own our accounting across all of our locations. It doesn't have to be in-house: we're open to an employee, an independent contractor, or an accounting firm. We're a growing barbershop brand built on great cuts, real community, and a team that shows up for each other.
The role
You'll be the go-to person for the financial side of The Spot: keeping the books clean, getting filings in on time, and giving leadership a clear picture of how each location is doing. You'll have real ownership and a direct line to the owners.
What you'll do
- Manage bookkeeping, reconciliations, and the monthly close for each location
- Prepare monthly financial statements and location-by-location reports
- Handle business tax returns, sales tax, and payroll tax filings for each entity
- Oversee payroll and year-end W-2s and 1099s for employees and contractors
- Lead our move to QuickBooks and set up clean, consistent processes
- Track rent, utilities, and other recurring costs across locations
- Advise leadership on budgets, cash flow, and growth decisions
Who we're looking for
- Active CPA license
- Experience with multi-location or multi-entity small businesses
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks
- Comfortable with payroll, sales tax, and contractor (1099) reporting
- Organized, dependable, and able to work independently and remotely
- Clear communicator who can explain the numbers to non-accountants
- Bonus: experience in retail, salon, barbershop, or service businesses
What we offer
- A key role with real ownership and direct access to leadership
- Room to grow with a brand that's expanding
- Flexible setup: employee, contract, or outside firm
- Fully remote or hybrid, on a schedule that fits the work
How to apply
Apply here with your resume (or your firm's overview) and a short note about your experience with multi-location businesses. Tell us in a few lines why The Spot feels like a fit. We'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $67,100.00 - $80,900.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Miami Gardens, FL 33169
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in public accountant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field
- CPA license or active progress toward CPA exam completion
- Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks or ERP platforms
- Experience with audit procedures, financial statement preparation, or tax compliance
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and applicable regulatory standards
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for client-facing work
Tips for Your Public Accountant Job Search
Tailor your resume to each engagement type
Audit-focused roles and tax-focused roles use different language. Lead with the technical area most relevant to each posting, whether that's attestation, compliance, or advisory work, so your experience reads as a direct match rather than a general fit.
Highlight your CPA exam status clearly
Many listings distinguish between CPA-eligible and fully licensed candidates. State your exam progress explicitly, noting which sections you've passed, so hiring managers don't misread your status and filter you out before reviewing your full application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists public accountant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target industry-specific firm postings
Regional and mid-size firms often post directly on their own sites before listing elsewhere. Identifying firms that specialize in your target industry, such as construction, healthcare, or real estate, sharpens your search and reduces competition from generalist applicants.
Prepare for technical competency questions
Interviewers at public accounting firms routinely ask about revenue recognition, deferred taxes, and sampling methodologies in audit. Walk through a real-work example for each topic you list on your resume, so your answers reflect hands-on application, not textbook definitions.
Negotiate your offer timing strategically
Offers extended outside of busy season carry more room for negotiation because hiring managers aren't rushing to fill roles. If you receive an offer in the spring or summer, you have more leverage to discuss start date, sign-on compensation, and exam support benefits.
Public Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most public accountants?
RÖDL USA, Bell & Company PA, and Furrh & Associates, PC are hiring the most public accountants right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Ohio, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at regional and national public accounting firms, as well as large corporations with in-house audit and tax functions.
How many public accountant jobs are remote?
About 35% of public accountant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying by firm size and service line. Tax advisory and certain financial reporting roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while audit positions more often require on-site client work.
How do you become a public accountant?
You start by earning a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, then complete the additional credit hours required to sit for the CPA exam in your state. After passing all four sections of the CPA exam, you fulfill the supervised work experience requirement set by your state board before applying for licensure. Many candidates begin working at a public accounting firm while completing exam sections concurrently.
How do you get hired as a public accountant with little experience?
Entry-level candidates are most competitive when they target staff accountant and associate audit or tax roles at regional firms, which are structured to train new professionals. Internship experience at any public accounting firm, even a small one, signals you can handle client work and busy-season demands. Passing at least one CPA exam section before applying also sets you apart from other early-career candidates.
What does the public accountant interview process look like?
Most public accounting interviews begin with a recruiter or HR screen focused on your background, exam progress, and availability around busy season. A second round with a manager or senior typically includes technical questions on accounting concepts, a discussion of your resume, and sometimes a written case or scenario exercise. Final rounds at larger firms may include a panel with partners and a cultural fit conversation before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to public accountant jobs?
You can find and apply to public accountant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and career goals.
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