Accountant

Job Description


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 .

Additional Information


Whether you're an employer seeking talent or a job candidate ready for new challenges, we can help. We're Taylor White. A recruitment firm focused exclusively on placing those in the accounting and finance field - and only in the Tampa Bay area. What's more, most of our recruiters used to be accounting professionals themselves so we're uniquely capable of understanding your needs - no matter what side of the table you're on.


From placing top-tier talent in permanent positions throughout Tampa Bay to providing access to the area's best consultants, there's a reason Taylor White is the first firm both candidates and employers turn to. We know accountants.