Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support a manufacturing organization in Tampa, Florida. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys working across core financial processes in a busy environment and contributing to accurate, timely reporting. The role offers the opportunity to handle both transactional accounting and month-end support while collaborating with the broader finance team.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain accuracy across balance sheet accounts by performing regular reconciliations and resolving outstanding items.
• Prepare monthly bank account reconciliations to ensure cash activity is properly recorded and discrepancies are addressed promptly.
• Process vendor invoices by reviewing, coding, and entering them into the accounting system with attention to proper classification.
• Create customer billing documents and support timely invoicing for delivered products or services.
• Record and post incoming customer payments, ensuring accounts receivable balances remain current and accurate.
• Contribute to cash flow tracking by gathering financial data and assisting with routine reporting updates.
• Support month-end close activities by preparing accrual-related journal entries and related documentation.
• Use Deltek Costpoint and Microsoft Excel to manage accounting records, analyze data, and support day-to-day financial operations.• At least 3 years of experience in a Staff Accountant or similar accounting position.
• Working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, and month-end accounting procedures.
• Experience with account reconciliations, including balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Familiarity with both accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to organize and analyze financial information efficiently.
• Experience using Deltek Costpoint is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced work environment.