Interim Senior Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an Interim Senior Accountant in Tampa, FL. This contract role focuses on month-end close, financial reporting, and technical accounting matters in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with CPA preferred, and strong knowledge of GAAP. You’ll work with executive leadership to improve processes and ensure accurate reporting during growth or transformation periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with hands-on experience in financial reporting, close processes, and complex accounting matters.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems, adapt to changing environments, and work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes as the Interim Senior Accountant
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP as the Interim Senior Accountant
• Manage general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation as the Interim Senior Accountant
• Support technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, and accounting policy implementation as the Interim Senior Accountant
• Partner with external auditors, support audit preparation, and identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies as the Interim Senior Accountant

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Interim Senior Accountant

Compensation: $45.00–$55.00/hour
Location: Tampa, FL

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This Interim Senior Accountantopportunity offers the chance to partner with organizations navigating periods of growth, transformation, system implementations, and complex accounting initiatives. The Interim Senior Accountantwill step into high-impact environments, provide immediate value, and work closely with executive leadership to strengthen accounting operations and financial reporting.

As an Interim Senior Accountant, you’ll leverage your technical accounting expertise while supporting critical business objectives. From month-end close and audit support to process improvement and financial reporting, the Interim Senior Accountantwill play a strategic role in helping organizations maintain accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

This opportunity is ideal for an Interim Senior Accountantwho enjoys solving complex accounting challenges, adapting quickly to new environments, and delivering measurable results in fast-paced organizations.

Key Responsibilities of the Interim Senior Accountant

• Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes as the Interim Senior Accountant
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP as the Interim Senior Accountant
• Manage general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation as the Interim Senior Accountant
• Support technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, and accounting policy implementation as the Interim Senior Accountant
• Partner with external auditors, support audit preparation, and identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies as the Interim Senior Accountant

Qualifications for the Interim Senior Accountant

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA strongly preferred
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with hands-on experience in financial reporting, close processes, and complex accounting matters
• Ability to quickly learn new systems, adapt to changing environments, and work independently with minimal supervision

What You’ll Gain as the Interim Senior Accountant

• Opportunity to work on high-profile accounting and finance initiatives
• Direct interaction with executive leadership and key decision-makers
• Exposure to diverse industries, systems, and accounting environments
• Ability to drive meaningful process improvements and operational enhancements
• Challenging and rewarding work that leverages your accounting expertise
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact during periods of organizational change and growth

Who Thrives as the Interim Senior Accountant

The ideal Interim Senior Accountant is adaptable, analytical, and highly self-sufficient. This Interim Senior Accountant enjoys stepping into new environments, quickly assessing challenges, and delivering solutions with minimal direction. Professionals who balance technical accounting expertise with strong communication and stakeholder management skills will be highly successful in this role.

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