Assistant Accounting Manager

Tampa, United States | Posted on 02/04/2026

• Salary Starting at $65, 000/year commensurate with experience
• City Tampa
• State/Province Florida
• Country United States

Federal Contracts Company was founded in 2003 by Clark and Tricia Ricke to be the solution for manufacturers of heavy equipment and federal government agencies that seek to buy or rent that equipment. We are focused on keeping government procurement easy for our partners. We believe that if we take care of our team, they will take care of our customers and partner vendors.

Our Mission:

Federal Contracts Company is dedicated to producing quality contracts between manufacturers and the federal government, creating trusting relationships while being fair and profitable. We succeed by thorough follow-up, marketing, and producing lasting business partners.

We are looking for a full‑time Assistant Accounting Manager to support our rapidly growing company!

Job Title: Assistant Accounting Manager

Employment Status: Full‑time, exempt

Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm

Salary: Starting at $65,000/year, commensurate with experience

• Manage and/or perform accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and general ledger accounting processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage and/or perform the reconciliation of accounting ledgers.
• Manage cash flows, bank account transfers, and reconciliation of monthly bank statements.
• Prepare timely and accurate weekly reports and monthly financial statements.
• Assist with the annual budgeting and planning process.
• Guide daily accounting workflows.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Enhance internal controls and financial processes across the organization.
• Interpret accounting standards and resolve technical accounting matters.
• Prepare documentation and schedules for external auditors.
• Monitor variances and help leadership understand performance drivers.
• Support special projects tied to organizational growth and efficiency.
• Perform and/or assist with AP activities to ensure timely, accurate vendor payments.
• Assist with AR billing, collections, and customer account maintenance as needed.
• Assist with rental billing cycles, including recurring/period-based invoicing and ensuring invoices align with supporting documentation.
• Review and validate rental documentation (examples may include PODs, delivery tickets, return documentation, rental periods, and supporting approvals).
• Assist with researching and resolving customer billing issues, including corrections, adjustments, and credit memo support as needed.
• Maintain accurate invoice records and supporting documentation for audit and compliance purposes.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (prior relevant work experience may be considered in place of a degree).
• 5+ years prior experience in a similar role.
• Prior experience working with government contracts (preferred).
• Hands‑on experience with month‑end close including accruals, reconciliations, and light analysis.
• Strong command of GAAP and financial control frameworks.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage complex data.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to multi‑task when necessary.
• Great oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws that apply to the duties of this position.
• Must be able to analyze information and make recommendations to management as needed.
• Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions within the scope of the position.
• Ability to maintain strict organization and customer confidentiality.

We offer a competitive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401k, bonus opportunities, and more!

Must follow all company Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Requirements. We are a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.