Accountant I

PODS • Clearwater, FL

14d • 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 responsibilities, including preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules. The accountant will develop a working understanding of their assigned accounts, their drivers, and their connection to the business. They will also be responsible for executing internal control procedures, keeping workpapers clean and review-ready, and preparing supporting schedules for audit requests.

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