Sr. Accountant - St. Petersburg, FL

Senior Accountant

Location:

St. Petersburg, FL

Schedule:

Hybrid Salary: $90,000 – $97,000 annually

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role is ideal for a motivated accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, partnering with business leaders, and driving process improvements. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and maintaining the integrity of financial data.

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform complex account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and record journal entries in compliance with GAAP.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing documentation and explanations as needed.
• Review financial transactions and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Monitor and maintain fixed assets, accruals, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to improve financial processes and internal controls.
• Assist with sales tax, property tax, and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff when applicable.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• CPA designation or CPA-track candidate preferred.
• Experience in a high-growth or multi-entity environment.
• Strong process improvement and systems implementation experience.