Staff Accountant - Clearwater, FL

Staff Accountant

Location: Clearwater, FL (100% On-Site)

Compensation: $85,000-$100,000 DOE

Schedule: Full-Time | Typically 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM (extended hours may be required in a fast-paced environment)

Advance Your Accounting Career with a High-Growth Organization

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Staff Accountant to join a dynamic finance team in Largo, Florida. This position offers exceptional visibility to executive leadership and hands-on experience across financial reporting, operational accounting, FP&A, manufacturing accounting, and strategic growth initiatives.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an accounting professional looking to accelerate their career while gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting and finance functions. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to grow into future leadership opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & General Accounting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger
• Prepare journal entries and support month-end and year-end close processes
• Perform bank reconciliations and assist with treasury-related activities
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation calculations
• Prepare debt schedules and intercompany reconciliations
• Analyze financial results and assist with variance reporting

Inventory & Manufacturing Accounting

• Account for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory
• Reconcile physical inventory counts to accounting records
• Analyze manufacturing costs and operational cost drivers
• Support inventory reporting and operational finance initiatives

Accounts Receivable & Billing

• Manage customer invoicing and billing accuracy
• Monitor accounts receivable balances and assist with collections
• Resolve billing discrepancies in partnership with internal teams
• Calculate and reconcile sales commissions

Strategic Finance & Analysis

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Analyze business performance and provide financial insights
• Support acquisition-related accounting and integration activities
• Participate in projects focused on growth, profitability, and operational improvements

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Work with external auditors during annual audits
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment

Preferred

• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA certification
• Public accounting experience (Big 4 experience highly valued)
• Manufacturing or inventory accounting experience
• ERP system experience (Syspro experience a plus)
• Experience with Access, SQL, or VBA
• Exposure to mergers, acquisitions, or integration activities

Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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