About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting, month-end close, reporting, and process improvements. This role provides hands-on exposure to general ledger work, inventory/distribution accounting, ERP systems, and analytics while working with cross-functional teams.

• Prepare journal entries and maintain the general ledger
• Perform bank and account reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end close and assist in financial statement preparation
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks and resolve account discrepancies
• Support budgeting, forecasting, sales tax, and intercompany reconciliations
• Create standard and ad-hoc reports; analyze financial data to support business decisions
• Use Fishbowl, Salesforce, Microsoft Excel, and Power BI for data management and reporting
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Warehouse, Operations, and Customer Service to improve processes
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives

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Qualifications

• Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 0–2 years of accounting experience (recent graduates encouraged)
  • 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

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Why Join Our Client

• Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, financial reporting, inventory/distribution accounting, ERP systems, and business intelligence
• Practical exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and cross-functional business operations
• Opportunity for professional development and career advancement within the Finance organization

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Tampa, FL (onsite / local)
• Employment type: Full-time

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Compensation (Estimated)

• Estimated base: $61,123 per year (estimated)
• Compensation and benefits will be confirmed by Confidential Client during the hiring process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.