Staff Accountant

Resident Interface•Tampa, FL

38d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our accounting team at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy and timely completion of financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting activities. The Staff Accountant will play an active role in the month-end and year-end close processes, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, journal entries, and other accounting activities. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage responsibilities independently while working collaboratively within the accounting team.

Requirements

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.
NetSuite experience required.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience with formulas, pivot tables, lookups, spreadsheets, and financial data analysis.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) preferred.
Experience working with accounting systems, general ledger interfaces, and financial reporting tools is preferred.

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.