Staff Accountant

MCS of Tampa • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

MCS is hiring for a Staff Accountant in Tampa, FL . This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits. The Staff Accountant must apply business acumen to ensure that construction projects and financial data conform to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures or GAAP. The Staff Accountant will require good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team setting. It is essential that candidates keep abreast of industry trends and developments, as well as applicable Government regulations. Typical duties include: Managing the accuracy and productivity of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general & entity accounting, and cost accounting. Budgeting, forecasting, and analysis Managing the Work-In-Progress reporting & General Ledger Coordinating quarterly accounting reviews, annual audits, and tax returns Maintaining state registrations, business and tax licenses, etc. Providing financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures or special projects, programs, capital expenditures, product costing, etc. when necessary Working closely with the Controller in the development and economic evaluation of various fringe benefit programs for staff and program components

Requirements

• Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Experience Requirements: 5+ years of experience in accounting/financial management with increasing responsibility, or a combination of formal education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of WIP (Work in Progress) Reports
• Customer service oriented mindset with a high level of integrity.
• Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong software skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with accounting systems.

Nice To Haves

• Construction and federal contracting experience are highly desired
• Timberline Software experience desired

Responsibilities

• Managing the accuracy and productivity of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general & entity accounting, and cost accounting.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and analysis
• Managing the Work-In-Progress reporting & General Ledger
• Coordinating quarterly accounting reviews, annual audits, and tax returns
• Maintaining state registrations, business and tax licenses, etc.
• Providing financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures or special projects, programs, capital expenditures, product costing, etc. when necessary
• Working closely with the Controller in the development and economic evaluation of various fringe benefit programs for staff and program components

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level