Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant | Tampa Bay, FL | $85,000-100,000 plus discretionary bonus and strong benefitsThis is a hands-on Senior Accountant opportunity at a growing, acquisitive company that is actively investing in its accounting function — transitioning to new systems, integrating acquired businesses, and building the processes that will carry the organization into its next phase. The role is designed for someone who takes ownership of details, investigates root causes, develops practical solutions independently, and genuinely improves what they touch. This is a great career opportunity for someone with a public accounting audit foundation who is energized by change, curious by nature, and ready to gain meaningful exposure to ERP implementation, inventory accounting, process improvement, and acquisition integration. If you bring 2–6 years of professional experience and the analytical mindset to match, this role will challenge and reward you in equal measure.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn month-end accounting and reconciliation processManage accruals including identifying required accruals, preparing calculations, and ensuring expenses are recorded in the appropriate periodInvestigate reconciling items and aging balances; work cross-functionally to resolve issues and proactively recommend solutionsAssist with the preparation and review of journal entries and supporting documentationHelp establish and improve processes around inventory reporting, reconciliation, and controlsIdentify discrepancies in account activity following accounting system transitions; investigate historical issues and develop appropriate clean-up solutionsParticipate in the integration of newly acquired businesses — reconciling balances, understanding existing processes, and helping transition acquired entities into the company's systems and proceduresIdentify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting as the organization continues to scale; help document procedures and build repeatable workflows.Work closely with the Controller and broader accounting team throughout the monthly close cyclePartner with operations, finance, and other departments to resolve accounting questions and obtain the information needed to close issues effectivelyTake ownership of assigned areas and follow issues through to full resolutionRequirementsBachelor's degree in Accounting; prefer CPA or progress toward it2–6 years of accounting experience; public accounting or audit background strongly preferredStrong understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting conceptsExperience with account reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and month-end closeComfort working with inventory accounting and investigating inventory-related discrepanciesPreferred prior exposure to acquisition integration, or accounting process improvement initiativesStrong analytical skills — able to identify trends, spot unusual activity, and independently determine root causes and solutionsComfortable working in an environment where processes and systems are actively evolvingStrong Excel skills; experience with ERP implementations or system transitions is a plusCurious, proactive mindsetExcellent communication and organizational skillsWhy you'll love working hereA role built for someone who wants to do more than process transactions — real ownership of complex accounts, root cause investigation, and process development are core to the jobMeaningful early-career exposure to ERP implementation, inventory accounting, acquisition integration, and process improvement — all in one positionA growing, acquisitive organization where the accounting function is actively scaling — the right person will take on increasing responsibility as the company expandsA collaborative team environment led by an accessible Controller who values independent thinkers and problem solversCompetitive compensation commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package