senior accountant.

We are looking for a high-caliber Senior Accountant to join our client's Tampa-based finance department. This role is designed for a technical expert who goes beyond data entry to provide high-level analysis and process leadership.

As a Senior Accountant, you will act as a pillar for the Controller, taking ownership of the complex aspects of the General Ledger, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring our financial infrastructure is scalable. This contract-to-hire opportunity is ideal for a professional looking to prove their value and transition into a permanent leadership role within a growing organization.



salary: $35 - $40 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership: Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met with precision.
  
  
• Complex Reconciliations: Handle high-level balance sheet reconciliations and investigate complex discrepancies in the GL.
  
  
• Technical GAAP Oversight: Ensure compliance with GAAP across all functions, including revenue recognition, accruals, and lease accounting.
  
  
• Fixed Asset Strategy: Oversee the fixed asset module, ensuring proper capitalization policies and accurate depreciation across multiple entities or locations.
  
  
• Process Improvement: Evaluate existing accounting workflows and implement "best practice" improvements to shorten the close cycle.
  
  
• Audit Support: Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors, preparing comprehensive workpapers and schedules.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (CPA or MBA preferred).
  
  
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with a mix of public accounting and corporate environments.
  
  
• Advanced Excel: Expert-level skills including Power Query, Pivot Tables, and Data Modeling to handle large datasets.
  
  
• ERP : NetSuite, SAP, Sage Intacct preferred
  
  

Skills

GAAP (5 years of experience is required)

Month-End Close (3 years of experience is required)

Fixed Assets (1 year of experience is required)

Qualifications

Years of experience: 5 years

Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.