Accountant I

PODS • Clearwater, FL

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid position sitting onsite 3 days per week in our Clearwater, FL HQ - 13535 Feather Sound Drive, Clearwater FL 33762. The role involves month-end close and general ledger tasks, including preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules. It requires understanding normal account activity, researching reconciling items, and identifying unusual variances. The position also involves building a working understanding of owned accounts, their drivers, and their connection to the business, with opportunities to take on new responsibilities as readiness is demonstrated. Ad hoc requests and projects are also part of the role, requiring a reliable and responsive teammate. Internal control procedures must be executed, and workpapers kept clean and review-ready. Support for internal and external audits is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or an associate's degree with additional relevant experience.
• 0-2 years of accounting experience; internships count.
• Comfort with modern productivity and AI tools.
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to ask questions and learn.
• Basic knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

Nice To Haves

• PRESENT SKILLFULLY: Able to prepare and deliver clear, effective, and professional presentations
• QUESTION: Able to use effective fact-finding techniques to discover all relevant information; Able to ask questions that are not leading or biased; Able to challenge assumptions
• BE STRAIGHT-FORWARD: Able to communicate directly (to-the-point) and rely on fact-based positions; Able to avoid the use of ambiguous language or statements that contain hidden or double meanings; Able to avoid being deceptive
• NEGOTIATE: Able to apply effective questioning and listening techniques to determine each party's position; Able to look for common ground and build on areas of agreement to reach win-win outcomes; Able to ensure the agreed-upon alternatives have the support of all parties involved
• SELL: Able to identify the needs of internal and external customers through effective questioning and listening techniques; Able to apply technical / professional knowledge, interpersonal and sales skills to obtain customers' commitment to ideas, services or products
• ACT WITH INTEGRITY: Able to demonstrate uncompromising adherence to ethical principles; Able to demonstrate honesty in all actions; Able to admit and correct mistakes promptly; Able to assume full responsibility and accountability for own actions
• ADAPT: Able to maintain effectiveness by changing personal behavior and work routines / habits in response to new circumstances and requirements
• TAKE INITIATIVE: Able to exhibit tendencies to be self-starting and not wait for signals; Able to be proactive and demonstrate readiness and ability to initiate action; Able to take action beyond what is required and volunteers to take on new assignments; Able to complete assignments independently without constant supervision
• DEVELOP SELF: Able to accurately assess own strengths and development needs; Able to strive to improve those areas identified as needing development; Able to seek opportunity for development through the job, special assignments, training, or external activities
• BE PERSONALLY PRODUCTIVE: Able to use own time efficiently and avoid wasting time; Able to organize work with realistic priorities for self and others; Able to demonstrate stamina to sustain effort over a period of time; Able to set high but realistic standards for self; Able to produce a high volume of work; Able to balance personal and work commitments to maintain "personal best" conditions
• BE PROFESSIONAL: Able to project a positive, professional image with both internal and external business contacts; Able to create a positive first impression; Able to gain respect and trust of others through personal image and demeanor
• DELIVER QUALITY RESULTS: Able to deliver top quality service to all customers (internal and external); Able to ensure all details are covered and adhere to company policies; Able to strive to do things right the first time; Able to meet agreed-upon commitments or advises customer when deadlines are jeopardized; Able to define high standards for quality and evaluate products, services, and own performance against those standards
• BE ANALYTICAL: Able to effectively gather all relevant information; Able to identify key issues; Able to qualitatively and / or quantitatively process data; Able to identify relationships, draw logical conclusions and interpret results for use in decision-making
• BE A QUICK STUDY: Able to quickly learn and apply new information, skills and processes; Able to build on current knowledge and skills; Able to gather information from the appropriate resources to develop and execute plans when entering new situations
• BE INNOVATIVE / CREATIVE: Able to examine the status quo and consistently look for better ways of doing things; Able to recommend changes based on analyzed needs; Able to develop proper solutions and identify opportunities

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules across assigned accounts, accurately, on time, and consistently.
• Understand the normal activity in your areas (accruals, reversals, classifications, and the support behind them).
• Research reconciling items and unusual variances, and ask for help when something doesn't add up.
• Build a working understanding of the accounts you own: what drives them, how they connect to the business, and how to spot when something looks off.
• Take on new account areas and responsibilities as you demonstrate readiness.
• Pitch in on ad hoc requests and projects as needed, and be a reliable, responsive teammate.
• Execute internal control procedures in your areas and keep workpapers and documentation clean and review-ready.
• Prepare supporting schedules and respond to internal and external audit requests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree