Staff Accountant

Sonic Tools USA INC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Tools USA INC. in Tampa, FL, is seeking a Staff Accountant for recent graduates and early-career professionals to support daily accounting operations, month-end close, and financial reporting within a collaborative Finance team.

You will gain exposure to inventory, ERP and BI systems, and cross‑functional processes while contributing to process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 0–2 years of accounting experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to learn new software systems and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and perform bank and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, financial statement preparation, and management reporting.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, account analysis, and resolving discrepancies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, sales tax, intercompany reconciliations, and compliance with accounting policies and applicable regulations.
• Create standard and ad-hoc reports and analyze financial data to support business decisions.
• Utilize Fishbowl, Salesforce, Microsoft Excel, and Power BI to manage data, reporting, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Warehouse, Operations, and Customer Service teams to resolve accounting issues and improve business processes.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Fishbowl

Salesforce

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Staff Accountant (Recent Graduate/Entry Level/Early Career)

Location: Tampa, Florida

Department: Finance

Reports To: Director of Finance

About Sonic Tools USA

Sonic Tools USA is the North American division of Sonic Equipment, a leading global brand specializing in professional tools, toolboxes, and storage systems. With operations in more than 65 countries, Sonic delivers premium‑quality solutions to automotive, aviation, and industrial professionals. Backed by innovation, design excellence, and strategic acquisitions, Sonic is on a path to double its business over the next five years.

We're looking for a motivated recent Accounting or Finance graduate to join our growing Finance team. This role offers hands‑on experience across accounting, financial reporting, inventory, and business analytics while working in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant supports daily accounting operations, month‑end close, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives. Working closely with Finance, Sales, Operations, and Warehouse teams, this position helps ensure accurate financial records while gaining exposure to all aspects of corporate accounting.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and perform bank and account reconciliations.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close activities, financial statement preparation, and management reporting.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, account analysis, and resolving discrepancies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, sales tax, intercompany reconciliations, and compliance with accounting policies and applicable regulations.
• Create standard and ad‑hoc reports and analyze financial data to support business decisions.
• Utilize Fishbowl, Salesforce, Microsoft Excel, and Power BI to manage data, reporting, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Warehouse, Operations, and Customer Service teams to resolve accounting issues and improve business processes.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 0–2 years of accounting experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to learn new software systems and manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• Exposure to ERP or accounting software (Fishbowl, QuickBooks, or similar)
• Experience or coursework with Salesforce or Power BI
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and month‑end close

Why Join Sonic Tools?

This position provides hands‑on experience with:

• General ledger accounting
• Financial reporting
• Inventory and distribution accounting
• ERP and business systems
• Data analytics and business intelligence
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Cross‑functional business operations

As Sonic Tools USA continues to grow, this role offers excellent opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the Finance organization.