Staff Accountant

Risus Talent Partners; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Risus Talent Partners is seeking an early‑career Staff Accountant for our Clearwater, FL office. This full‑time, on‑site role runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a clear path for professional development as you gain hands‑on experience in accounting.

You will support AP/AR, process invoices and payments, perform reconciliations, and assist with monthly close. A Bachelor’s in Accounting and GAAP knowledge are expected; ERP exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; GAAP understanding is essential.
• Early-career opportunity; no prior professional accounting experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities to ensure smooth transactional flow.
• Process vendor invoices and customer payments, maintaining financial records.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations to verify balances and identify discrepancies.
• Assist month‑end and year‑end close processes to ensure timely financial reporting.
• Develop journal entries, accruals, and intercompany transactions with accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support accurate financial reporting and broader accounting processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Coachability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

ERP exposure

Job description

Staff Accountant | Risus Talent Partners

The Tone:

This is a full-time, early-career Staff Accountant role located on-site in Clearwater, FL, operating on a Monday through Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule. This position is for a growing accounting team, supported by Risus Talent Partners, offering a clear path for professional development and a structured onboarding experience. It represents a significant opportunity for a recent graduate or an individual early in their accounting career who is seeking hands‑on experience, robust mentorship, and the chance to progressively expand into more complex accounting responsibilities over time. The role is designed to build a strong foundational understanding of accounting principles and practices within a supportive, expanding business environment.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Location: In‑person, Clearwater, FL
• Pay: $55000–$60000 yearly
• Team: Growing accounting team
• Mission: To support daily transactional accounting, perform reconciliations, and assist with financial close processes, contributing to accurate financial reporting while developing core accounting skills.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, ERP systems (exposure)

What You’ll Actually Do

• Support: Provide comprehensive support for day‑to‑day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities, ensuring smooth transactional flow.
• Process: Accurately record and process all vendor invoices and incoming customer payments, maintaining financial records.
• Reconcile: Perform thorough monthly account reconciliations to verify balances and identify discrepancies.
• Assist: Lend support to the month‑end and year‑end close processes, contributing to timely financial reporting.
• Prepare: Develop and prepare various journal entries, accruals, and intercompany transactions, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Collaborate: Partner with internal teams to support accurate financial reporting and facilitate broader accounting processes.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; candidates with a Finance degree and an Accounting minor may also be considered. A fundamental understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is essential for this role.
• Experience: This is an early‑career opportunity, with no prior professional accounting experience strictly required. Recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is necessary. Candidates must possess strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills to manage accounting tasks effectively.
• Bonus: While not required, prior experience with ERP systems is considered a valuable asset. The ideal candidate will be coachable, eager to learn, and genuinely interested in building a long‑term career within the accounting field, supported by a structured development path.