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Bookkeeper jobs in Tampa, FL
Bookkeepers maintain the daily financial records of a business. They enter transactions, reconcile bank accounts, manage invoices and bills, and keep the ledger tidy enough for accountants to work from.
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DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
Key Details: Position Title: HR Assistant Duration: 3 Months + (Possible Extension) Pay Rate: $22.93 /hr on W2 Location: Tampa, FL 33607 (Hybrid 3 days a week in office) Description: Responsible for providing administrat…
$17 - $19 per hour
Smart, Innovative, and Hard-working? Perfect! We are growing and need the right people with the right mindset. Join our family and find a home where you will enjoy working with your peers, be challenged to work hard and…
Accounting Clerk We are a leading automotive dealership committed to providing an exceptional car-buying and service experience. We provide a positive, professional work environment, aggressive pay plans with career adva…
$25 - $28 per hour
Griffin Resources is a boutique HR and Recruitment services firm, delivering expert assistance across all aspects of human resources and talent acquisition. We cater to a diverse clientele spanning various industries and…
, administrative and clerical services and to ensure accuracy and efficiency of operations. Performs a variety of accounting and bookkeeping duties according to established policies and procedures. Maintains contact with…
$23 per hour
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist to support finance operations for client opportunities in the Greater Tampa Bay area. This role is responsible for overseeing…
$23 per hour
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to join our client's finance team. In this role, you will manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring vendor invoices are pro…
Human Resources & Payroll Specialist- Tampa, FL (Corporate Office) **Position may require relocation to our Dallas Market in 12+ Months** Here We GROW Again! Are you a potential HR & Payroll Specialist and ready to leave…
Job Summary: Armature Works is currently seeking a highly motivated Accounting Clerk to join our team. This is a full-time permanent, on-site position with Monday - Friday hours. The accounting clerk with be responsible…
Payroll Specialist – To $65K – Tampa, FL – Job # 3599b Who We Are The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around pro…
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What bookkeepers earn in Tampa
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $18–$23 | $38k–$48k |
| Mid level | $23–$29 | $48k–$61k |
| Senior | $28–$37 | $59k–$77k |
Adjusted for the Tampa market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
QuickBooksAccounts payableAccounts receivableBank reconciliationData entry accuracyInvoicingPayroll basicsExcelOrganization and follow-through
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Which bookkeeping software have you used day to day?
Name the platforms and the tasks you actually performed in them — reconciliations, invoicing, reports. Mention certifications like QuickBooks ProAdvisor if you have them.
How do you make sure your entries are accurate?
Describe habits: reconciling regularly, double-checking against source documents, and reviewing unusual balances rather than trusting memory.
Walk me through reconciling a bank account.
Show the mechanics — match transactions, investigate differences, adjust for timing items — and your habit of finishing with a clean, documented reconciliation.
How do you handle a client or manager who is behind on records?
Describe triaging months of backlog systematically and setting up a routine so it does not pile up again. Calm persistence is the selling point.
What do you do when you find a transaction you cannot categorize?
Say you park it in a review account, gather context from receipts or the owner, and never guess silently. Accuracy over speed.
How do you keep sensitive financial information confidential?
Mention practical measures: access controls, not discussing figures outside need-to-know, and following the firm's data handling rules.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For bookkeepers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the volume you handled: transactions per month, accounts reconciled, or number of client books maintained.
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Name your software stack precisely, including QuickBooks Online versus Desktop, since employers filter on it.
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Mention accuracy outcomes, like reconciliations kept current or clean handoffs to CPAs at tax time.
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Include adjacent skills that widen the role, such as payroll runs, sales tax filings, or 1099 preparation.
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List bookkeeping certifications or coursework; they matter more in this role than a general degree.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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