Entry Level Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant in Tampa, FL, on-site. You will prepare and post journal entries, maintain the general ledger, assist with month-end close, bank reconciliations, and variances analysis while gaining exposure to inventory costing and operational finance.

You will collaborate with leadership and operations to support organizational goals, ensure accuracy of financial records, and participate in process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Internship experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate variances as needed.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions when necessary.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Assist with inventory accounting, costing analysis, and inventory reconciliations.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for audits, tax filings, and other compliance requirements.
• Analyze financial data and provide reporting to support business decisions.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with operations and management teams to support organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.]
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Skills

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Staff Accountant - entry level!

Location: Tampa, FL (On-Site)

Salary: $50,000-$55,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a stable and growing manufacturing organization with a strong presence in its industry.
• Work closely with leadership and gain visibility into multiple areas of accounting and business operations.
• Opportunity to take ownership of key accounting functions while contributing to process improvements.
• Collaborative team environment with long-tenured employees and strong leadership support.
• Exposure to inventory, cost accounting, and operational finance within a dynamic business setting.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package with long-term career growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate variances as needed.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions when necessary.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Assist with inventory accounting, costing analysis, and inventory reconciliations.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for audits, tax filings, and other compliance requirements.
• Analyze financial data and provide reporting to support business decisions.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with operations and management teams to support organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Internship experience preferred but not required
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.