Robert Half - Staff Accountant

We are inviting applications for the role of a Staff Accountant in Tampa, Florida. This role will involve a blend of operational accounting and month-end close tasks. You will be required to support Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, in addition to managing journal entries and other accounting activities.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee month-end close processes with precision, ensuring all financial data is aligned and updated.
• Efficiently handle the inputting of journal entries into the accounting system, ensuring data accuracy.
• Support the Accounts Payable (AP) team by validating and processing invoices and payments.
• Assist the Accounts Receivable (AR) department by managing and reconciling customer accounts and payments.
• Perform bank reconciliations regularly to ensure financial records are accurate.
• Utilize accounting software like NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, SAP to streamline accounting activities.
• Maintain the General Ledger, ensuring all financial data is correctly recorded and updated.
• Participate in both operational accounting tasks and month-end close work, maintaining a balance between the two.
• Ensure all accounting activities comply with financial regulations and standards.
• Continually evaluate current accounting practices, recommending and implementing improvements where necessary.

• Candidate must have proven experience as a Staff Accountant.
• Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) is essential.
• Familiarity with bank reconciliations is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in handling General Ledger is highly desirable.
• Experience in making Journal Entries is a must.
• Familiarity with the Month End Close process.
• Proficiency in using NetSuite for accounting purposes is expected.
• Prior experience with Oracle is highly desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in using QuickBooks for accounting tasks.
• Familiarity with SAP for accounting and financial purposes.