Staff Accountant

Job Description

Benchmark International’s global headquarters in Tampa is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting knowledge, experience with Sage Intacct and QuickBooks Online, and the ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism. This role works closely with the CFO and other departments to ensure timely financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and continuous improvement of accounting processes.

Job Responsibilities

As a Staff Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

• Manage the day-to-day accounting operations for multiple legal entities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure the integrity of the general ledger.
• Assist the CFO with preparing entity-level and consolidated financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Support the month-end closing process by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and generating financial reports within specified deadlines.
• Prepare FP&A reports using a combination of financial and statistical accounts on a quarterly basis.
• Perform Bank Account and Credit Card Reconciliation through Sage integration.
• Accounts payable and receivables.
• Enter accounting transactions into Sage Intacct.
• Conduct general ledger reconciliation to ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Generate client payment requests and receipts.
• Process client credit card payments.
• Review expense reports to make sure they are in line with company policy.
• Assist with cost control across all entities.
• Manage yearly insurance audit reporting.
• Prepare individual 1099 forms for tax reporting each year.
• Scan all receipts into Sage Intacct.
• Identify areas for process improvements and automation within the department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience.
• 2-3 years of experience using Sage Intacct.
• 1-2 years of experience using QuickBooks Online.
• High level of professionalism with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Sage Intacct, and QuickBooks Online.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting principles.
• Experience preparing reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Experience with multi-entity businesses with an understanding of intercompany accounting and consolidation principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work full-time in the office as this is not a remote or hybrid position.
• Professional business attire is required.

Salary
This position will receive an annual salary of $70,000-$85,000, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and performance throughout the interview process. 

Benefits
All Benchmark International positions offer paid time off, standard holidays, birthday holidays, and community service days. Employees are eligible for highly competitive company-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and AD&D insurance; 401k with company matching; flexible spending and health savings accounts (FSA & HSA); and flexible dependent care assistance accounts.

Social Responsibility

Benchmark International is an active, contributing member of the communities in which we work. The company participates in significant charitable giving opportunities throughout the year. Many of the recipient charities have been identified by our individual employees because of their personal passion for supporting particular needs. In addition, each employee is encouraged to use two paid workdays per year to provide their labor and skills to the community.

About Benchmark International

Benchmark International is a global mergers and acquisitions firm dedicated to delivering creative, value-maximizing solutions for business owners seeking to grow or exit their companies. Recognized as the #1 Sell-side Privately Owned M&A Advisor in the World by PitchBook and Refinitiv and named Investment Banking Firm of the Year by both the M&A Advisor and the Global M&A Network, we are known for our award-winning process and world-class service.

Specializing in the transaction of mid-market companies, our teams operate from offices across the globe, representing clients in a wide variety of industries. Our unique, technology-driven approach connects sellers with the right acquirers—whether local or international—through a combination of proprietary databases, deep market insight, and strategic outreach.

We offer an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performance team with global reach. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. We believe in promoting from within and are actively looking for ambitious professionals ready to shape the next chapter of our success story.

Join us and be part of the next generation of leaders redefining M&A excellence.

Benchmark International provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification. Equal employment opportunities include, but is not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination. The company takes allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation seriously, and will promptly investigate when such behavior is reported. 

Benchmark International cannot sponsor work visas for candidates.