Accountant / Finance Contractor

Kforce Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant/Finance Contractor in Tampa, FL for a part-time role (~24 hours per week) with in-office presence 3-4 days weekly.

The contractor will support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and accounting activities while partnering with finance and business leaders to enable informed decisions. Responsibilities include monthly close support, variance analysis, reporting, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses; experience with regulatory filings and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and variance analysis.
• Experience supporting accounting close and journal entries.
• Strong Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support budgets and forecasts development and monitoring.
• Perform monthly variance analyses and identify drivers.
• Assist with month-, quarter-, and year-end close and journal entries.
• Develop financial reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses.
• Support financial planning and business performance initiatives.
• Research regulatory filings and rate-case related analyses.
• Prepare workpapers and maintain documentation for reporting.
• Collaborate with leadership to provide insights and recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting and processes.
• Support special projects and ad hoc analyses.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Accountant/Finance Contractor in Tampa, FL. This position is a part-time contract requiring approximately 24 hours per week with an in-office presence 3-4 days per week. Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Finance Analyst Contractor to support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, accounting activities, and regulatory initiatives. This role will partner with finance and business leaders to provide reporting, variance analysis, financial planning support, and accounting assistance while contributing to strategic and operational decision-making. Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, review, and monitoring of operating budgets and forecasts
• Perform monthly variance analysis and identify key drivers impacting financial performance
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, account analysis, and supporting documentation
• Develop financial reports, presentations, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses for management
• Support financial planning, forecasting, and business performance initiatives
• Conduct research and analysis to support regulatory filings and strategic finance projects
• Assist with rate case preparation, financial analysis, and supporting documentation
• Prepare workpapers, maintain documentation, and support financial reporting requirements
• Collaborate with finance and business unit leadership to provide financial insights and recommendations
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, documentation, and financial processes
• Support special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and variance analysis
• Experience supporting accounting close processes and preparing journal entries
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting regulatory filings, rate cases, or regulated industry operations
• Experience with financial modeling and management reporting
• Experience preparing executive presentations and financial dashboards
• Experience working within utility, energy, or highly regulated environments
• Knowledge of financial reporting and compliance requirements

Key Competencies

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial Reporting
• Variance Analysis
• Journal Entries & Close Support
• Regulatory Reporting
• Financial Modeling
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Problem Solving
• Process Improvement
• Business Partnership

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.