Senior Accounting Consultant

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

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC seeks a Senior Accounting Consultant in Tampa, FL to support clients with complex accounting initiatives and high-level financial reporting.

The role leads month-end close, prepares GAAP-compliant statements, and manages general ledger activities, reconciliations, and journal entries. Strong technical accounting knowledge and CPA preferred; adapts to new systems and client environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and hands-on approach.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new systems and client environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage general ledger activities, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Support technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition and lease accounting.
• Assist with audit preparation and serve as a liaison with external auditors.
• Identify process improvements and implement best practices.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Technical accounting

Adaptability

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

Senior Accounting Consultant

Tampa, FL • Compensation: $45-$55/hour

We are seeking a Senior Accounting Consultant to support our clients with complex accounting initiatives and high-level financial reporting needs. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who can step into fast-paced environments, provide immediate value, and operate with minimal oversight.

As a Senior Accounting Consultant, you will work closely with leadership teams to strengthen accounting processes, ensure compliance, and support critical business initiatives during periods of change, growth, or transformation.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Accounting Consultant:

• Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Manage general ledger activities, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Support technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition and lease accounting
• Assist with audit preparation and serve as a liaison with external auditors
• Identify process improvements and implement best practices

Preferred Qualifications for the Senior Accounting Consultant:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA strongly preferred
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and hands-on approach
• Ability to quickly adapt to new systems and client environments

This is a great opportunity for a Senior Accounting Consultant who enjoys solving complex problems, working with executive stakeholders, and delivering high-impact results across multiple client engagements.