Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant for Steel Manufacturer

Location:

Gibsonton, FL/ Tampa, FL

Department: Finance & Accounting

Reports To:
Corporate Controller

BUILD BUILDINGS AND RELATIONSHIPS

At Southeast Steel Systems, we do more than manufacture steel buildings. We help customers build businesses, create opportunities, and strengthen communities. Our success is built on strong relationships, accountability, and a commitment to excellence.

We are seeking a Staff Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and wants to play a key role in supporting the financial health of a growing organization. This position offers broad exposure to accounting operations, financial reporting, inventory accounting, fixed assets, compliance, and business analysis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to move beyond transactional accounting and become a trusted business partner within the organization.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the monthly close process, maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with company policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment. This role will work closely with operations, purchasing, inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and leadership teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective internal controls.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & General Ledger

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries during monthly and year-end close processes.

• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate variances, discrepancies, and reconciling items.

• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and supporting documentation.

• Support compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.

• Assist in developing and maintaining effective internal controls.

Manufacturing Accounting & Inventory

• Support inventory accounting processes, including inventory reconciliations and variance analysis.

• Assist with inventory valuation and inventory-related reporting.

• Partner with operations and purchasing teams to ensure accurate inventory records.

• Help identify process improvements that increase accuracy and efficiency.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Support

• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure vendor payments are accurate, timely, and properly approved.

• Assist with vendor account reconciliations and issue resolution.

• Support Accounts Receivable activities related to customer billing, collections, and account analysis.

• Provide financial support to operational teams as needed.

Fixed Asset Accounting

• Maintain fixed asset records including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation schedules.

• Prepare monthly depreciation entries and fixed asset reconciliations.

• Support capital expenditure tracking and reporting.

• Assist with capital project accounting and asset capitalization reviews.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns, personal property tax filings, and other required reports.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.

• Maintain organized accounting records and audit support files.

Payroll & Expense Administration

• Reconcile payroll-related accounts and accruals using ADP payroll reports.

• Review and record payroll-related journal entries.

• Administer and reconcile employee expense reporting through RAMP and other company systems.

• Ensure expenses are properly coded and recorded.

Process Improvement & Business Support

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting.

• Support special projects, financial analysis, and operational initiatives.

• Collaborate across departments to improve financial visibility and decision-making.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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