Staff Accountant

Primary Responsibilities:

·         Participate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure accounting activities are completed accurately and on schedule.

·         Prepare and post general ledger journal entries, including accruals and other recurring or adjusting entries.

·         Prepare and maintain balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations.

·         Research, analyze, and resolve account discrepancies and accounting-related inquiries.

·         Review general ledger activity and supporting documentation to ensure transactions are properly recorded and classified.

·         Assist with the preparation of financial reports and supporting schedules.

·         Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities, including transaction processing, research, reconciliations, and other accounting support as needed.

·         Process and record bank deposits, payments, charges, and other financial transactions as assigned.

·         Assist with bank reconciliations and cash-related accounting activities.

·         Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and supporting documentation.

·         Assist with annual audit preparation by compiling supporting schedules, documentation, and other requested information.

·         Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities as needed.

·         Assist with maintaining and improving accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls.

·         Identify discrepancies or potential accounting issues and communicate them to the Accounting Manager in a timely manner.

·         Collaborate with accounting team members and other departments to obtain information and resolve accounting-related issues.

·         Manage assigned responsibilities and deadlines independently while escalating issues when appropriate.

·         Perform additional accounting projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

·         Minimum of 2–4 years of professional accounting experience required.

·         Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles, practices, and procedures.

·         Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

·         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve accounting discrepancies.

·         High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

·         Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.

·         Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·         Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling financial information.

·         Must be able to work 100% onsite at our Tampa, Florida corporate headquarters.

Software & Technical Skills

·         NetSuite experience required.

·         Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) preferred.

·         Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience with formulas, pivot tables, lookups, spreadsheets, and financial data analysis.

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

·         Experience working with accounting systems, general ledger interfaces, and financial reporting tools is preferred.

Core Competencies

·         Accounting & Financial Acumen

·         Accuracy & Attention to Detail

·         Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving

·         Accountability & Ownership

·         Planning & Organization

·         Time Management

·         Collaboration & Teamwork

·         Communication

·         Adaptability & Continuous Improvement

·         Integrity & Professional Judgment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

• Minimum of 2–4 years of professional accounting experience required.

• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles, practices, and procedures.

• Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve accounting discrepancies.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling financial information.

• Must be able to work 100% onsite at our Tampa, Florida corporate headquarters.

Software & Technical Skills

• NetSuite experience required.

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) preferred.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience with formulas, pivot tables, lookups, spreadsheets, and financial data analysis.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience working with accounting systems, general ledger interfaces, and financial reporting tools is preferred.