Senior Corporate Accountant

Ledgent; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is partnering with a growing manufacturing and technology-driven organization to identify a Senior Accountant. This position offers exposure to financial reporting, operational accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis within a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, and strong GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA preferred; Big 4/public accounting experience preferred.
• Manufacturing, inventory, or cost accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong GAAP and financial reporting knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Perform account analyses and provide management reporting.
• Partner with operations and business leaders to support decision-making.
• Assist with audit requests and accounting research.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive efficiencies.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Communication skills

Cost accounting

ERP system experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Senior Accountant

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is partnering with a growing manufacturing and technology-driven organization to identify a Senior Accountant. This position offers exposure to financial reporting, operational accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Perform account analyses and provide management reporting
• Partner with operations and business leaders to support decision-making
• Assist with audit requests and accounting research
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive efficiencies
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA preferred
• Big 4 or public accounting experience preferred
• Manufacturing, inventory, or cost accounting experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation with a blend of public accounting and manufacturing experience. This individual will be comfortable managing month-end close activities, analyzing financial data, supporting operational leaders, and contributing to process improvements in a dynamic growth environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.