Accounting Specialist

Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn’t always easy. That’s where Kelly® comes in. We’re seeking an Accounting Specialist to work at a premier client in Tampa, FL 33634 . Sound good? Take a closer look below.

Pay rate: $25.00

Schedule: Monday to Friday | 8:00am to 5:00pm

Term: Temp to hire

What’s a typical day as an Accounting Specialist? You’ll be: .

• Perform daily and monthly bookkeeping activities across AP, AR, cash receipts, cash disbursements, and general ledger.
• Prepare, enter, and review journal entries including accruals, prepaids, and reclasses.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and identify discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records.

• Manage full-cycle AP: invoice intake, coding, approvals, posting, and payment processing.
• Ensure timely vendor payments and resolve any discrepancies with vendors.
• Review AP aging and support cash flow planning.

• Assist with month‑end close, including reconciliations, journal entry support, and variance explanations.
• Support preparation of internal financial reporting.
• Collaborate with the accounting manager on process improvements and workflow optimization.

• Provide coverage for the experienced team member transitioning to part‑time, including more complex bookkeeping tasks as needed.
• Work closely with the AR‑focused staff member to ensure proper cash application and account accuracy.

• 3–5+ years of hands‑on accounting or full‑charge bookkeeping experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger transactions, AP/AR processes, and month‑end close procedures
• Experience preparing and posting journal entries
• Proficiency with accounting software (Quick Books Online)
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be an Accounting Specialist today!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.  for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.