Accountant, Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant

Accountant | Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL | Competitive Compensation + Full Benefits Join a well-established, mission-driven organization in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area as an Accountant, and step into a role with genuine visibility, a collaborative team environment, and a real path for long-term career growth. The work is foundational and varied, spanning journal entries, reconciliations, sales tax preparation, and cross-functional coverage across AP and AR.

The office environment is open and collaborative, and the culture is one where employees genuinely enjoy showing up — leadership is approachable, voices are heard, and the organization invests in its people through meaningful benefits including tuition reimbursement. Growth here is real, with a visible path toward increasing responsibility and senior accounting roles over time. If you have a solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, are comfortable in Excel, and thrive in a team-oriented setting, this is a strong opportunity to plant roots somewhere that will invest in your future.

Key Responsibilities Prepare and post journal entries accurately and on a timely basis as part of the monthly close cycle.

Record and reconcile depreciation schedules across fixed asset accounts.

Perform account reconciliations and ensure all balances are clean, current, and tied out.

Prepare sales tax filings and ensure timely and accurate submission in compliance with applicable requirements.

Handle cash and deposit processing with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Provide coverage and support across accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.

Assist with additional accounting tasks and special projects during close week, including occasional overtime.

Requirements Solid foundational understanding of accounting principles — debits, credits, and the relationship between financial statements.

Proficiency in Excel, including basic formulas, worksheet formatting, and filtering and sorting data.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks accurately within defined deadlines.

Comfortable working in an open, collaborative office environment with regular team interaction.

Willingness to flex hours during close week when deadlines demand it.

Experience with a mid-market ERP or accounting system — familiarity with cloud-based or Microsoft-based platforms a plus.

Background in or exposure to nonprofit or mission-driven organizations a plus.

Why you'll love working here

High visibility from day one — you will report directly to a senior leader who is actively involved in the work and invested in your development.

A genuine long-term growth path, with opportunities to advance into senior accounting and finance leadership roles over time.

A warm, people-first culture where leadership is approachable, employee voices are heard, and the team actually enjoys working together.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus PTO and sick time that accrues over time.
401(k) retirement plan and additional perks that reflect an organization that genuinely takes care of its people.

At Taylor White, we specialize in Accounting & Finance roles in Tampa Bay. Our industry knowledge, combined with our extensive recruiting experience, means we not only know what you're looking for — we know how to find it. For more information, please visit us at  INDLPJOB#23119