Accountant Jobs in Plant City, FL

An Accountant is a vital figure in the accounting industry, responsible for preparing, analyzing, and verifying financial documents to provide accurate data for individuals and businesses. Key duties include preparing tax returns, auditing accounts, and producing financial reports, along with consulting on various aspects of business performance, such as costs, revenues, and investments. Accountants also ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations and assist in decision-making processes by providing financial information and recommendations.

Skills required for this role include strong numerical and analytical abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and a high level of integrity. A key requirement for becoming an Accountant is a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, but many employers prefer candidates with a Master's degree and/or professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Before becoming an Accountant, a person may serve in roles such as Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Audit Clerk, which provide valuable hands-on experience in the field.

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Accountant 1

  • Hillsborough County Public Schools
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 16 hours ago

Prepares accounting and fiscal reports, statements, summaries, and journal entries; meets deadlines. Reconciles and balances financial statements and accounting records....

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Experienced Accountant

  • Mass Markets
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 18 hours ago

The Ideal candidates for this position are highly motivated and dedicated and should possess the below qualities: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification...

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Associate Billing Accountant- Early Career

  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • Lakeland, FL (15 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Lakeland, FL (15 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 21 hours ago

Description:By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some...

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Accountant - Shared Services

  • Limbach Holdings, Inc.
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Who You Are As Accountant - Shared Services, you are responsible for supporting business operations by performing core accounting and project financial activities that ensure accurate financial records...

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Staff Accountant

  • The Baldwin Group
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 2 days ago

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Reconciles, adjusts, and maintains balance sheet accounts Prepares monthly recurring journal entries Assists with month-end close and ad hoc requests Ability to research and...

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Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

  • Crawford Thomas Recruiting
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 3 days ago

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA) COMPENSATION Base salary $85K to $110K (Negotiable depending on experience and qualifications) Medical benefits Long-term leadership and growth opportunity within the...

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Staff Accountant

  • USF Health
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Prepares monthly/quarterly/annual closing journal entries including accrual and reversal journal entries. Annually calculates the 20 year life membership deferment and receivable....

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Senior Accountant

  • Kforce
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities: Support monthly close and financial reporting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis Prepare and review internal management reports and consolidated financial data...

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Property Accountant - Residential Properties

  • Carteret Management
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger. Reconcile monthly bank statements to the general ledger. Record and process accounts payable and accounts receivable....

Hybrid

Staff Accountant Courtesy Toyota of Brandon

  • Asbury Automotive Group
  • Brandon, FL (10 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Brandon, FL (10 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 6 days ago

The purpose of the Staff Accountant is to ensure an extraordinary client experience while creating client advocates and perform general accounting duties....

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Grant Accountant (9825)

  • Lutheran Services Florida
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Education: Bachelorsdegree in accounting required. Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with 3 to 5 years of related experience....

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Staff Accountant III

  • Adecco USA, Inc.
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Journal entry preparation. General Ledger account analysis. Prepare and issue various month end analysis. Prepare input into SAP....

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Staff Accountant

  • Rello Search Partners
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Staff Accountant Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Staff Accountant with Accounts Payable experience to join our accounting team....

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Senior Accountant

  • Lockheed Martin
  • Lakeland, FL (15 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lakeland, FL (15 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to: - general ledger accounting, journal entries, and reconciliations - supporting 1LMX S4 ledger implementation and the development...

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Commissions Accountant

  • Informa
  • Auburndale, FL (19 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Auburndale, FL (19 miles from Plant City, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Job Description This role is based in our Auburndale, MA office. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Commissions Analyst to join our Revenue Integrity team during an...

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Salary for Accountant Jobs in Plant City, FL

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Highest Education Level

Accountants in Plant City, FL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.6%
Master's Degree
28.3%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
4.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%


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