Senior Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist needed in Tampa FL! This is a hybrid role working 2 days in office.

Job Description

The Senior Accounting Specialist supports the integrity of the general ledger and financial reporting by preparing complex journal entries, reconciling accounts, and managing key accounting processes. This role contributes directly to month-end close, revenue recognition, tax compliance, and audit support while driving process improvements and serving as a resource for accounting best practices in a growing organization.

Responsibilities

+ Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, and reclassifications, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of general ledger activity.

+ Perform detailed account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

+ Support month-end close activities, including preparation of schedules, review of balances, and coordination with other departments to meet reporting deadlines.

+ Assist with financial reporting by providing accurate supporting documentation and analysis for internal and external stakeholders.

+ Support annual audit processes by preparing work papers, responding to auditor inquiries, and providing requested documentation.

+ Manage revenue recognition schedules in accordance with applicable policies and ensure accurate deferred revenue entries.

+ Oversee accounting for prepaid expenses and fixed assets, including additions, disposals, and related amortization or depreciation entries.

+ Process cash transactions, including ACH and wire payments, in a controlled, dual-approval environment.

+ Assist with bank, merchant, and corporate card reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded and discrepancies are addressed.

+ Maintain and update accounting policies, procedures, and documentation to reflect current practices and controls.

+ Serve as a resource for accounting best practices, providing guidance to colleagues and supporting process standardization.

+ Identify and support process improvement initiatives, including streamlining workflows and enhancing internal controls.

+ Support tax compliance activities by preparing and administering required filings such as 1099s, W-9s, 990s, and FBARs, in coordination with internal stakeholders.

+ Assist with accounting system implementations, including testing, data validation, and user acceptance activities.

+ Participate in ongoing system enhancements and ensure accurate data migration and configuration.

+ Collaborate closely with billing teams to research and resolve member billing discrepancies.

+ Ensure accurate account management by reviewing billing data, correcting errors, and confirming proper posting to the general ledger.

+ Communicate with vendors and internal partners to address accounting inquiries and resolve issues professionally and promptly.

Essential Skills

+ 3+ years of experience in accounting with a focus on general ledger accounting.

+ Hands-on experience preparing and posting journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, and reclassifications.

+ Proficiency in account reconciliation and variance analysis.

+ Experience supporting month-end close processes and financial reporting.

+ Knowledge of revenue recognition, deferred revenue, prepaid expenses, and fixed asset accounting.

+ Experience processing cash transactions such as ACH and wire payments within a controlled environment.

+ Ability to perform bank, merchant, and corporate card reconciliations accurately.

+ Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.

+ Ability to maintain and follow accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.

+ Experience supporting tax-related filings such as 1099s, W-9s, 990s, and FBARs.

+ Demonstrated ability to work accurately and efficiently in a deadline-driven environment.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Associate degree in accounting or a related field preferred, but not required.

+ Experience supporting annual audit processes and preparing audit work papers.

+ Exposure to system implementations, testing, and data validation activities.

+ Experience contributing to process improvement and internal control enhancements.

+ Background collaborating with billing teams and resolving billing discrepancies.

+ Ability to serve as a resource for accounting best practices and to support colleagues with guidance and training.

+ Comfort working in a growing organization with evolving processes and systems.

+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Work Environment

This role operates in a hybrid work environment. Team members work on site on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and have flexibility to come into the office on other days as needed. On remote days, you must maintain a dedicated home workspace that supports focus and confidentiality and be…