Part-Time Accountant

We are looking for a Part-Time Accountant to join an accounting team in Clearwater, Florida and provide hands-on support across core financial operations. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured, collaborative setting and can help keep accounting activities timely, accurate, and well documented. The role will contribute to month-end close efforts, day-to-day transactional accounting, and compliance-focused recordkeeping within a government contracting environment.

Responsibilities:
• Manage invoice entry and payment processing through the organization's accounting platform while maintaining accurate vendor records.
• Reconcile bank activity across multiple accounts, including corporate card transactions, and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Provide day-to-day support for accounts payable and assist with selected accounts receivable tasks as needed.
• Review employee expense submissions for completeness, proper coding, and policy alignment before final processing.
• Communicate with staff to obtain missing receipts, clarify expense details, and ensure timely submission of required documentation.
• Assist with month-end accounting tasks by preparing accrual-related support, updating financial records, and helping close activities stay on schedule.
• Work closely with the broader accounting team to strengthen workflows and help bring reporting up to date.
• Maintain organized financial documentation that supports audit readiness and government contracting compliance requirements.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of accounting experience, including meaningful involvement in month-end close activities.
• Practical experience with accounts payable, bank reconciliations, general ledger support, and related accounting functions.
• Strong understanding of accrual-based accounting principles and their day-to-day application.
• Prior experience in a government contracting setting is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with UnaNet, Deltek, or comparable accounting systems is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Excel with the ability to manage detailed financial data accurately.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an accounting team.

Compensation

$25.00-$31.25 Hourly

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