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Side Accounting Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Accounting AI Advisory

Tampa, FL · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Health, dental, vision, 401(k), cell phone reimbursement, personal time off About the Opportunity Taylor White is investing in a new kind of accounting advisory role: one where AI is not a side skill ...

Remote Senior Accountant

Orlando, FL · Remote

$70K - $90K/yr

Role Summary Are you a public accounting pro who loves the advisory side of the business? We are a thriving CPA firm specializing in the dental industry, and we're looking for a Senior Accountant to ...

Staff Accountant - Hybrid

Leesburg, FL · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

You'll have visibility across the business, direct access to leadership, and the opportunity to learn how accounting connects to the actual production and operations side of a company. For someone ...

You'll have visibility across the business, direct access to leadership, and the opportunity to learn how accounting connects to the actual production and operations side of a company. For someone ...

You'll have visibility across the business, direct access to leadership, and the opportunity to learn how accounting connects to the actual production and operations side of a company. For someone ...

You'll have visibility across the business, direct access to leadership, and the opportunity to learn how accounting connects to the actual production and operations side of a company. For someone ...

Staff Accountant - Hybrid

Leesburg, FL · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

You'll have visibility across the business, direct access to leadership, and the opportunity to learn how accounting connects to the actual production and operations side of a company. For someone ...

What's more, most of our recruiters used to be accounting professionals themselves so we're uniquely capable of understanding your needs - no matter what side of the table you're on. From placing top ...

Accounting Manager

Tampa, FL · On-site

$130/hr

What's more, most of our recruiters used to be accounting professionals themselves so we're uniquely capable of understanding your needs - no matter what side of the table you're on. From placing top ...

What's more, most of our recruiters used to be accounting professionals themselves so we're uniquely capable of understanding your needs - no matter what side of the table you're on. From placing top ...

... side of the personal injury space and proving what's possible when strategy, speed, and execution ... The Opportunity The Trust Accounting Specialist is responsible for validating, reconciling, and ...

What's more, most of our recruiters used to be accounting professionals themselves so we're uniquely capable of understanding your needs - no matter what side of the table you're on. From placing top ...

Accountant

Bradenton, FL · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

What's more, most of our recruiters used to be accounting professionals themselves so we're uniquely capable of understanding your needs - no matter what side of the table you're on. From placing top ...

Senior Accountant

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

This position provides the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the accounting/administrative side of operations. As the Senior Accountant, you will report directly to the Controller and ensure ...

Temporary Accountant

Tampa, FL · On-site

$23 - $28/hr

What's more, most of our recruiters used to be accounting professionals themselves so we're uniquely capable of understanding your needs - no matter what side of the table you're on. From placing top ...

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How much do side accounting jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for side accounting in Florida is $71,485.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,300.00 and $83,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is side accounting?

Side Accountants are professionals who provide accounting services on a part-time, freelance, or contract basis, often alongside a primary job or other commitments. They help businesses and individuals with bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial reporting, and other accounting tasks, typically working remotely or on a flexible schedule. This arrangement allows clients to access expert accounting support without hiring a full-time staff member, and provides accountants with extra income or work-life balance.

What are side jobs in accounting?

Side jobs in accounting involve part-time or freelance positions for accountants who provide advice and various financial services for clients. As a part-time or freelance accountant, you work with each client or account to provide services such as financial tracking and goal setting, budgeting, tax filing, and financial file organization. Part-time positions for accountants may also entail short-term data entry and bookkeeping responsibilities. For example, you may be hired to only manage QuickBooks software for a client. In this role, you may be able to carry out your duties remotely, or you may be asked to work part-time in an office.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a side accountant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Side Accountant, you need a solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and bookkeeping, often supported by a degree in accounting or finance. Familiarity with accounting software like QuickBooks, Xero, or Excel, and sometimes certifications such as CPA or CMA, are typically required. Strong attention to detail, time management, and effective communication skills help you manage multiple clients and deadlines efficiently. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring accurate financial records, regulatory compliance, and successful client relationships in a flexible or freelance setting.

What are some common challenges faced by accountants working in a side or part-time capacity, and how can they be managed?

Accountants working in a side or part-time capacity often face challenges such as balancing multiple clients, staying updated on regulatory changes, and managing their time effectively alongside other commitments. Communication is key, as you may need to coordinate with clients who have varying schedules and expectations. To manage these challenges, it's important to set clear boundaries, use accounting software to streamline workflows, and regularly update your professional knowledge to provide accurate and timely services.

What is the difference between Side Accounting vs Bookkeeping?

AspectSide AccountingBookkeeping
CredentialsOften requires accounting certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA)Typically requires basic financial or accounting knowledge, no certification needed
Work EnvironmentCan be part-time or freelance, working with clients or businessesUsually performed in-office or remotely for small to medium businesses
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across various industries for financial managementCommonly employed in small businesses and accounting firms

Side Accounting involves more comprehensive financial management and often requires professional certifications, whereas Bookkeeping focuses on recording financial transactions. Both roles are essential in financial operations but differ in scope and complexity.

What are the most commonly searched types of Side Accounting jobs in Florida?

The most popular types of Side Accounting jobs in Florida are:

What cities in Florida are hiring for Side Accounting jobs?

Cities in Florida with the most Side Accounting job openings:

Infographic showing various Side Accounting job openings in Florida as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,485 per year, or $34.4 per hour.

Accounting AI Advisory

Taylor White

Tampa, FL • On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on engagements involving AI to modernize, streamline, or support accounting and finance functions.

  • Partner with clients to understand their accounting operations and identify opportunities for AI-enabled solutions that add value.

  • Present findings, recommendations, and project progress to client stakeholders, including finance leaders and executives.


Job description

Job Description
Accounting AI Advisory
Tampa, FL | Full-Time
Compensation: 110,000 - 130,000 plus bonus
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k), cell phone reimbursement, personal time off
About the Opportunity
Taylor White is investing in a new kind of accounting advisory role: one where AI is not a side skill but a core part of how we deliver client work. The AI Accounting Advisor will work primarily on engagements where artificial intelligence is used to design, build, or enhance accounting and finance processes for our clients. This is a ground floor opportunity to help define what AI-enabled accounting advisory looks like at Taylor White, backed by a firm that is committed to developing this practice area and your career within it.
This is not an IT or software engineering role. It is an accounting and advisory role for someone who understands the technical and operational realities of accounting, and who has the curiosity and passion to go deeper into the technical side of AI. You do not need deep technical training to start. You need the appetite to build it, and Taylor White will invest in developing that skillset as part of this role.
What You'll Do
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on engagements where AI is used to modernize, streamline, or support accounting and finance functions.
  • Partner with entrepreneurial and midsized companies to understand their accounting operations and identify where AI-enabled solutions can add value.
  • Present findings, recommendations, and project progress directly to client stakeholders, including finance leaders and executives.
  • Bring hands-on accounting expertise to AI-driven projects, translating technical possibilities into practical, accurate accounting outcomes.
  • From time to time, contribute to more traditional accounting advisory engagements without an AI component. This work will be minimized, and when it occurs, it is treated as an opportunity to deepen your core accounting skills and client relationships, which you will then bring into future AI-driven, transformational projects.
  • Stay current on AI tools and techniques relevant to accounting and finance, and bring new ideas back to the team.
  • Collaborate with Taylor White's team to help shape internal best practices as this practice area grows.
Must-Have Qualifications
  • Public accounting or advisory experience, ideally including audit or other advisory services, at a heavy senior or light manager level.
  • Experience working with a variety of clients, including entrepreneurial and midsized companies.
  • A genuine hunger to learn and grow, with a self-starter mindset and the initiative to figure things out independently.
  • Strong intellectual curiosity, particularly around technology and its application to accounting.
  • Confident, polished presentation skills and the ability to build credibility with clients face to face.
  • Ability and willingness to support non-AI accounting advisory engagements when needed.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
  • CPA license. Preferred, but not required.
  • Coding experience or comfort working with technical tools. Candidates without coding experience but with strong enthusiasm and the ability to speak to how they have applied AI in their current role will also be strongly considered.
  • Hands-on exposure to AI tools, especially Claude, along with concrete examples of how you have used AI to improve a process, project, or deliverable in your current or past role.
  • Operational accounting experience, such as working inside a finance or accounting function rather than solely from an external advisory seat.
Why This Role
Taylor White is building this position with the intent to invest in your growth at the intersection of AI and accounting. You will help shape how our firm delivers this type of work, with the backing of a firm that sees this as a priority, not an experiment. While your time will be spent on AI-enabled engagements, any non-AI project work will be treated as an opportunity to build on your core accounting knowledge and skills, which you will then bring into future transformational, AI-driven engagements.
About Taylor White
Taylor White is a finance and accounting recruitment and advisory firm based in Tampa, with an expanding presence in the Dallas/DFW market. We work as trusted partners to our clients and candidates alike, bringing a conversational, peer-to-peer approach rather than a transactional one.
Additional Information
Whether you're an employer seeking talent or a job candidate ready for new challenges, we can help. We're Taylor White. A recruitment firm focused exclusively on placing those in the accounting and finance field - and only in the Tampa Bay area. What's more, most of our recruiters used to be accounting professionals themselves so we're uniquely capable of understanding your needs - no matter what side of the table you're on.
From placing top-tier talent in permanent positions throughout Tampa Bay to providing access to the area's best consultants, there's a reason Taylor White is the first firm both candidates and employers turn to. We know accountants.