Accounting Manager/Sr Accountant

Robert Half • Tampa, FL • 5h ago

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager to oversee full-cycle accounting operations and support the financial integrity of the organization. This role is responsible for managing month-end and year-end close processes, maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing leadership to a small accounting team. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and perform full-cycle accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.

Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.

Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, income statement analyses, and supporting schedules.

Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and cash management activities.

Review accounting transactions and ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning activities.

Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and documentation.

Develop, document, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Manage, mentor, and develop a small accounting staff, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.

Partner with operational leaders and business stakeholders to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.

Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, tax filings, and financial reporting obligations.

Participate in system implementations, process improvement initiatives, and automation projects to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting responsibilities.

Experience managing or supervising accounting staff, or demonstrated leadership of accounting functions.

Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.

Experience leading month-end and year-end close processes.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial analysis.

Experience working with ERP systems and accounting software.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

CPA designation or CPA candidate.

Public accounting experience.

Experience in manufacturing, healthcare, insurance, financial services, or other regulated industries.

Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or Workday.

Experience supporting process improvement, automation, or accounting transformation initiatives.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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