Senior Accountant

CFS; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Senior Accountant for the Greater Tampa Bay area to lead monthly close, prepare financial statements, and collaborate with senior leadership on planning and strategy. This role offers visibility across the organization and opportunities to influence budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives.

You will drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and mentor junior staff while ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Progressive accounting experience with financial reporting and month-end close.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and variance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with timely, accurate reporting.
• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analyses to support decisions.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives.
• Drive process improvements and internal control enhancements.
• Mentor junior accounting staff.

Skills

Progressive accounting

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

CPA-eligible

GL management

Month-end close

Education

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

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Location: Greater Tampa Bay, FL
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000

Why This Senior Accountant Opportunity Stands Out

• Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and clear opportunities for long-term career growth
• The Senior Accountant is a highly visible role with direct exposure to senior leadership and key business initiatives
• Stable, growing organization with a strong reputation and commitment to employee success
• Opportunity to expand your expertise across financial reporting, analysis, process improvement, and strategic finance
• Collaborative leadership team that values mentorship, professional development, and work-life balance

Key Responsibilities For The Senior Accountant

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes while ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, account reconciliations, and variance analyses to support business decisions
• The Senior Accountant will partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and strategic initiatives
• Drive process improvements, automation efforts, and internal control enhancements to improve efficiency and scalability
• Mentor and support junior accounting professionals while serving as a key contributor to the accounting team

Qualifications For The Senior Accountant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Progressive accounting experience with expertise in financial reporting, general ledger management, and month-end close
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and variance reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP or accounting systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms
• CPA, CPA-track, or candidates pursuing continued professional growth are strongly encouraged to apply

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