Staff Accountant

A HVAC services company out of Clearwater is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to provide immediate support during a critical team transition. This is a hands-on accounting role with a strong focus on high-volume accounts payable processing, reconciliations, and general accounting support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, resourceful, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment. The assignment is expected to last approximately 30 days but could extend to as long as 60 days based on business needs. This position offers the opportunity to step into a key accounting role and make an immediate impact supporting a busy and growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable for multiple entities
• Process approximately 700 invoices monthly
• Perform 2-way matching of invoices and purchase orders
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and missing purchase order information
• Accurately code, upload, and process incoming invoices
• Complete credit card reconciliations
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Assist with semi-monthly check runs, including printing and processing physical checks
• Manage invoices received through both email and mail
• Prepare journal entries as needed
• Assist with basic financial reporting and account analysis
• Export and reconcile operational data with accounting records
• Maintain inventory tracking spreadsheets and perform related reconciliations
• Research prior transactions and identify solutions with minimal direction

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable and accounting experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices
• Experience with account reconciliations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and spreadsheet maintenance
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to new processes
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Sage Intacct or NetSuite
• Experience in HVAC, construction, field services, or project-based environments
• Experience with ServiceTitan or similar ERP/software platforms
• Experience preparing journal entries and assisting with financial reporting

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong Accounts Payable expertise
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and research prior transactions independently
• Comfortable working in an environment with limited formal procedures
• Ability to manage deadlines while maintaining accuracy
• Self-starter mentality with excellent problem-solving skills

Compensation

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