Accountant and Tax expert Panama City Beach, FL 32407 $20
- $27 an hour
- Full-time $20
- $27 an hour
- Full-time About the Firm We are a growing and well-established accounting firm serving clients throughout Panama City Beach, Inlet Beach, 30A, Miramar Beach, and surrounding areas.
Our firm is recognized for high-quality accounting services, professionalism, client relationships, and a strong reputation in the local market. We are looking for a motivated Junior Accountant to join our team in Panama City Beach. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to grow within a professional accounting firm and gain hands-on experience in bookkeeping, tax preparation support, financial reporting, and client accounting services. Position Summary The Junior Accountant will support the accounting team with bookkeeping, reconciliations, data entry, financial statement preparation, tax document organization, and general accounting tasks. This role is ideal for someone with foundational accounting knowledge who is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced accounting firm environment. Key Responsibilities Assist with bookkeeping for small business clients using QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online. Record transactions, categorize expenses, and maintain accurate general ledger activity. Perform bank, credit card, loan, and account reconciliations. Assist with monthly and year-end closing procedures. Help prepare financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements. Organize client tax documents and support the preparation of individual and business tax returns. Assist senior accountants with workpapers, schedules, and supporting documentation. Review client records for missing information, inconsistencies, or basic accounting issues. Communicate with clients to request documents and clarify accounting information when needed. Support payroll, sales tax, and other compliance-related tasks as assigned. Maintain organized digital and physical client files. Learn firm procedures, tax preparation workflows, and accounting best practices. Required Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred. 1-3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, tax office, or administrative accounting experience preferred. Basic understanding of bookkeeping, reconciliations, debits and credits, general ledger activity, and financial statements. Experience with QuickBooks Online required; QuickBooks Desktop experience strongly preferred. Exposure to tax preparation or tax document organization is a plus. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and general office software. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines, and work in a structured accounting firm environment. Professional communication skills and a positive attitude. Must be able to work on-site in Panama City Beach, FL. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience working for an accounting firm, CPA firm, tax office, or bookkeeping company. Familiarity with individual and small business tax documents. Experience using professional tax preparation software, including CCH or similar systems, is a plus. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required. Interest in growing into a Staff Accountant or Senior Accountant role over time. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, eager to learn, and interested in building a long-term career in accounting. This person should be comfortable working with numbers, client documents, bookkeeping systems, and deadlines. We are looking for someone who takes pride in accuracy, confidentiality, and professional service. Benefits Competitive salary based on experience. Opportunity to grow within a prestigious local accounting firm. Hands-on training in bookkeeping, tax preparation, and client accounting. Supportive team environment. Full-time, on-site position in Panama City Beach. Career growth opportunities within a growing firm.
Pay:
$20.00
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Continuing education credits Flexible schedule Health insurance
Work Location:
In person
