Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Tampa Bay area (fully on-site) | Up to $85,000 base salary Position Summary A growing company in the Tampa Bay area is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to take ownership of full-cycle general ledger accounting operations. This is a hands-on, high-impact role suited for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-moving operational environment and is eager to become a trusted partner to senior leadership. Key Responsibilities Execute month-end close procedures including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and detailed variance analysis across multiple balance sheet and income statement categories Reconcile bank accounts and borrowing base schedules with accuracy and consistency on a recurring basis Review and resolve discrepancies related to inventory valuation, landed cost allocations, and unit-of-measure inconsistencies Monitor purchase price variances and freight cost accruals to ensure accurate cost of goods reporting Administer multi-state sales and use tax compliance obligations, including resale certificate validation and ongoing audit readiness Coordinate annual 1099 processing and support corporate regulatory reporting requirements Perform end-to-end accounts payable functions across trade and overhead transactions, applying proper three-way match procedures Support accounts receivable operations as needed to ensure continuity and coverage across the accounting team Assist senior leadership with cash flow analysis, financial reporting packages, and management-level presentations Participate actively in an ongoing ERP system transition by documenting workflows, mapping processes, and testing functionality Contribute to internal control assessments and help identify opportunities to strengthen accounting procedures Partner closely with the CFO to develop a deep understanding of business operations and grow into a broader financial leadership role over time Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance Minimum of 4 years of progressive, hands-on general ledger accounting experience in a wholesale distribution, physical inventory, or manufacturing environment Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP, and variance analysis workflows Working knowledge of multi-state sales and use tax rules and resale certificate management Self-starter mentality with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and take full ownership of daily accounting operations Preferred Experience with sales tax automation platforms Familiarity with ERP systems commonly used in distribution or manufacturing environments Exposure to ERP implementation or system migration projects Comfort operating across multiple accounting functions simultaneously in a lean team structure