Job Title: Accounting Assistant 

Location: Tampa, FL 33626
Salary Range: $50,000–$59,000 annually (depending on experience)
Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm- ONSITE

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with experience performing accounting-related or analytical functions. This role is ideal for someone who understands end-of-month financial processes, data reconciliation, and report analysis. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in our monthly premium remittance and related financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Monthly Premium Remittance:

  • Pull and analyze data from internal management systems.

  • Compare premium history to data from external underwriting systems.

  • Develop and document procedures to ensure compliance and process consistency.

• Data Accuracy & Reconciliation:

  • Compare, verify, and reconcile datasets to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.

  • Maintain clear documentation of findings and adjustments.

• Financial Reporting & Analysis:

  • Assist with report and statement analysis related to monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.

  • Support general end-of-month duties, including data validation and account review.

• Ad Hoc & Special Projects:

  • Contribute to various analytical or reporting projects as assigned.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an accounting, finance, or data analysis role (no accounting degree required).

• Familiarity with end-of-month financial close or reconciliation processes.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Laura Jones