Staff Accountant
Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Staff Accountant to join a growing, privately held franchise services organization in the Tampa Bay area. Our client is seeking a motivated accounting professional who wants to expand their experience while supporting the day-to-day financial operations of multiple business entities.
This is an onsite opportunity with limited work-from-home flexibility. The Staff Accountant will work closely with accounting, operations, and executive leadership in a collaborative, tight-knit environment. The organization offers an attractive downtown office setting, strong leadership visibility, and an opportunity to develop broad accounting experience. Interviews are being scheduled promptly.
Key responsibilities include:
- Perform monthly bank, operating account, and general ledger reconciliations across multiple entities.
- Review billing and payment activity between accounting and operational systems, researching and resolving discrepancies.
- Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, customer payments, vendor payments, and invoice processing.
- Maintain accurate customer and financial records within QuickBooks and related business systems.
- Prepare electronic payment transfers and calculate recurring franchise-related payments.
- Process payroll and maintain supporting documentation.
- Assist with month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, schedules, and financial reporting.
- Prepare audit workpapers and provide support during the annual audit process.
- Review operational requests for appropriate contracts, approvals, and documentation.
- Prepare management reports, business performance metrics, and ad hoc financial analysis.
- Support accounting process improvements, internal controls, and cross-functional projects.
If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the qualifications, please apply and call Brian Upshaw at 813-259-7602, referencing job number 01070-0013471113.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
- Foundational accounting experience with a strong interest in continued professional development.
- Experience performing account reconciliations and resolving billing or payment discrepancies.
- QuickBooks experience is helpful.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accurate financial documentation.
- Ability to manage recurring deadlines, prioritize responsibilities, and work independently.
- Professional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Availability for limited additional hours during annual close and audit periods.
Compensation
$60,000.00-$70,000.00 YearlyAbout Us
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