Senior Accountant

Cruit Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with profit sharing

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Unlimited paid time off

Parental leave

Gym reimbursement

Phone reimbursement

Company events travel

Job summary

The Senior Accountant position at Cruit Group in Tampa Bay emphasizes accounts payable, expense system operations, accounts receivable, and general ledger tasks. You will own the AP cycle, manage vendor records, and support month-end close in a fast-paced investment banking environment.

We expect strong Excel and QuickBooks skills, familiarity with AP systems, and an ownership mindset; AI tools are used to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• BS in accounting/finance or related field.
• 2+ years accounting experience in corporate or banking environment.
• Proficient Excel skills and experience with AP/process automation.
• Strong communication and ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own full accounts payable cycle: invoicing, coding, approvals, and vendor payments.
• Maintain vendor records and payment terms; resolve inquiries.
• Manage expense coding and employee reimbursements.
• Help track deal-related accruals and billable expenses.
• Support general ledger entries and month-end close.
• Assist with payroll admin and audit preparation as needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Ownership mentality

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

AP systems

Expense systems

AI tools

Job description

About Us

Our partner is a closely held boutique investment bank, supporting investors, developers, and strategics in their industry verticals through capital raising, project finance, and M&A advisory, with approximately 50 employees and EBIT of $50m+. As they continue to scale, they are seeking a Senior Accountant, with a primary focus on accounts payable/ expense system operations, accounts receivable, and general ledger.

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant will take ownership of the accounts payable function — invoice processing, vendor management, and payment execution — while supporting broader accounting operations — accounts receivable, expense platform operations, general ledger administration — and using AI-assisted accounting tools (e.g., Claude), with room to take on more of that scope over time. This is a strong opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented professional to grow into an expanded accounting role as the finance function matures. We are looking for someone who values accuracy, consistency, and ownership within a professional investment banking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full accounts payable cycle: invoice intake, coding, approval routing, and timely, accurate vendor payments.
• Maintain vendor records and payment terms; resolve vendor inquiries and payment discrepancies.
• Manage expense coding and employee reimbursement processing.
• Track deal-related accruals and billable expenses in coordination with the investment banking team.
• Support general ledger entries and month-end close tasks, including account reconciliations.
• Assist with ADP payroll and benefits administration.
• Assist with audit preparation, as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be located in the Tampa Bay area.
• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• High proficiency in Excel; experience with QuickBooks, A/P, expense systems, and AI tools a plus.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional communication skills, a proactive mindset and an ownership mentality.

Job Type

• Full-time, primarily in-office

Compensation

• $90,000 base salary, plus discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• 401(k) – 3% contributions + discretionary profit-sharing
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Unlimited paid time off
• Parental leave
• Gym and phone reimbursements
• Other perks (travel to New York for company-wide events, off-site company weekend, Friday lunches, Bucs/Lightning games, etc.)