Accountant / Finance Contractor

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Accountant/Finance Contractor in Tampa, FL. This position is a part-time contract requiring approximately 24 hours per week with an in-office presence 3-4 days per week. Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Finance Analyst Contractor to support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, accounting activities, and regulatory initiatives. This role will partner with finance and business leaders to provide reporting, variance analysis, financial planning support, and accounting assistance while contributing to strategic and operational decision-making. Key Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation, review, and monitoring of operating budgets and forecasts
• Perform monthly variance analysis and identify key drivers impacting financial performance
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, account analysis, and supporting documentation
• Develop financial reports, presentations, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses for management
• Support financial planning, forecasting, and business performance initiatives
• Conduct research and analysis to support regulatory filings and strategic finance projects
• Assist with rate case preparation, financial analysis, and supporting documentation
• Prepare workpapers, maintain documentation, and support financial reporting requirements
• Collaborate with finance and business unit leadership to provide financial insights and recommendations
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, documentation, and financial processes
• Support special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as needed
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and variance analysis
• Experience supporting accounting close processes and preparing journal entries
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

• Experience supporting regulatory filings, rate cases, or regulated industry operations
• Experience with financial modeling and management reporting
• Experience preparing executive presentations and financial dashboards
• Experience working within utility, energy, or highly regulated environments
• Knowledge of financial reporting and compliance requirements

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial Reporting
• Variance Analysis
• Journal Entries & Close Support
• Regulatory Reporting
• Financial Modeling
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Problem Solving
• Process Improvement
• Business Partnership