Senior Accounant

CFS; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits packages

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Senior Accountant to transition from public accounting into a strategic corporate accounting role in Tampa Bay, FL. You will leverage a strong GAAP foundation, participate in financial reporting, and interact with executive leadership on finance initiatives.

This role emphasizes process improvements, budgeting, forecasting, and collaboration with senior leaders to drive business outcomes while offering professional growth toward management tracks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• Public accounting experience required.
• CPA or CPA-track strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting research.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
• Lead or support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Research and apply technical accounting guidance while supporting accounting policy implementation.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and compliance initiatives.
• Partner with leadership on special projects, process improvements, and strategic business initiatives.

Skills

Public accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Accounting research

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA-track preferred

Job description

Senior Accountant | Public Accounting Exit Opportunity

Salary: $80,000–$105,000 (Depending on Experience)

Location: Tampa Bay, FL

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This Senior Accountant opportunity is designed specifically for professionals looking to transition from public accounting into a high-impact corporate accounting role. The Senior Accountant will leverage their technical accounting foundation while gaining exposure to strategic finance initiatives, business operations, and executive leadership.

Unlike the demanding schedules often associated with public accounting, this Senior Accountant role offers a chance to achieve better work-life balance without sacrificing career growth. The Senior Accountant will build upon audit and assurance experience while developing expertise in financial reporting, operational accounting, forecasting, and process improvement.

This opportunity is ideal for a Senior Accountant who is ready to translate public accounting experience into a long-term corporate accounting career with clear advancement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules as the Senior Accountant
• Lead or support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis as the Senior Accountant
• Research and apply technical accounting guidance while supporting accounting policy implementation as the Senior Accountant
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and compliance initiatives as the Senior Accountant
• Partner with leadership on special projects, process improvements, and strategic business initiatives as the Senior Accountant

Qualifications For The Senior Accountant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Public accounting experience required
• CPA or CPA-track strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting research
• Experience working under deadlines and managing multiple priorities

What You'll Gain as the Senior Accountant

• Smooth transition from public accounting into corporate finance and accounting
• Greater work-life balance than traditional public accounting environments
• Direct interaction with executive leadership and key decision-makers
• Exposure to technical accounting, financial reporting, and strategic projects
• Opportunities for advancement into Accounting Manager, Financial Reporting Manager, or Controller-track positions
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages

Who Thrives as the Senior Accountant

The ideal Senior Accountant comes from a public accounting background and is looking to apply their technical expertise in a more strategic business environment. This Senior Accountant enjoys problem-solving, financial analysis, process improvement, and partnering with business leaders to drive results. Ambitious, analytical candidates looking for a clear path to leadership will find exceptional growth potential in this role.