Sup I - Accounting

PODS Enterprises, LLC; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

PODS Enterprises, LLC is seeking a senior accountant/manager to lead a team of staff accountants in Clearwater, FL. The role emphasizes ownership of month-end close, internal controls, and cross-functional partnerships to ensure accurate financial reporting in line with US GAAP.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, plus experience guiding staff and collaborating with operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience; lead or supervisory exposure a plus.
• Solid working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Comfort with modern productivity and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day work of a staff accountants team; set priorities and manage the close schedule.
• Review team work; provide coaching and timely feedback.
• Develop staff through informal guidance and formal performance oversight.
• Own end-to-end processes (inventory, leasing, or other accounting areas) with cross-functional partnership.
• Manage month-end close and journal entries; ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain internal controls; support audits and reporting.
• Lead with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to meet deadlines across functions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team management

Education

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

Associate's degree with relevant experience

Job description

• Direct the day-to-day work of a team of staff accountants: set priorities, balance workloads, and keep the close on schedule.
• Review your team's work and give clear, timely coaching and feedback.
• Develop your staff through informal guidance and formal performance oversight, with support from accounting management.

Process & Cross-Functional Ownership

• Serve as the accounting owner and point person in assigned end-to-end processes, such as inventory, leasing, or other operational accounting areas, partnering with operations and other functions to capture activity correctly in the ledger.
• Be the accounting subject-matter resource on projects and initiatives in your areas.

Month-End Close & General Ledger

• Own and execute the more complex close work in your areas: journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules, producing review-ready results.
• Oversee your team's close activities and ensure records are accurate, timely, and in line with U.S. GAAP and company policy.
• Diagnose discrepancies and unusual items, recommend supportable resolutions, and escalate high-judgment matters with context.

Controls, Reporting & Audit Support

• Execute and oversee internal control procedures in your areas; identify gaps and control weaknesses and drive practical improvements, with alignment from management.
• Keep workpapers and documentation review-ready, support internal and external audit requests, and contribute to monthly and quarterly reporting.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or an associate's degree with additional relevant experience.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience; prior lead or supervisory exposure a plus.
• Solid working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Comfort with modern productivity and AI tools.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to lead a team to deadlines and partner effectively across functions.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Organization Strategies

Advanced

Communication

Advanced

Behaviors

Preferred

Leader

Leader

: Inspires teammates to follow them

Education

Preferred

Bachelors Degree or better in Finance or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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