Senior Accountant

Vaco - Tampa, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Tampa, FL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records. This position involves overseeing general ledger reconciliations, month-end close processes, and financial reporting while supporting various financial projects. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and eager to contribute to the team's success.

Responsibilities

• Executing assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger closing processes
• Assisting in the development and organization of financial statements, reports, and budget preparation, timely and accurately
• Reviewing and analyzing variances to budget/forecast and to previous reporting periods on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Preparing monthly account reconciliations and journal entries
• Preparing expenses analysis to support the annual budgeting process
• Supporting External Auditors with the annual audit and quarterly reviews
• Balancing and maintaining subsidiary accounts by allocating, posting, verifying, and reconciling accounts receivable and payable
• Assisting with operational audits to assess compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Playing an important part in the organization's financial management which involves all record reconciliations and reporting to essential parties
• Working closely with other functional areas and business management to resolve issues and support the achievement of business goals

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field from a four-year institution
• 2+ years' experience as a mid-senior level Accountant
• Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial accounting statements, and business trends
• Adequate experience with accounting software packages and MS Office; Excel, Word, Access, etc.
• Ability to work with others in a positive and professional manner and to develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers and management
• Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed, performs work independently without being prompted
• Proper oral and written communication with both financial and non-financial individuals
• Exceptional organization skills and high attention to detail
• Completes all administrative tasks in assigned times (required)

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Public Accounting experience (Big 4)
• Experience within the government contracting industry