Senior Staff Accountant; Construction Background

Location: Clearwater, FL (onsite)

Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Our client is a prominent regional leader seeking a high-caliber Senior Staff Accountant to serve as a cornerstone of their financial operations. This role exists to transform complex data into the strategic insights that fuel the organization's continued expansion.

Our client prides itself on a culture of precision, professional growth, and cross-departmental collaboration. As part of a sophisticated finance team, the successful candidate will move beyond basic bookkeeping to influence high-level decision-making and operational efficiency within a fast-paced, supportive environment.

• Month-End Leadership:
  Direct the closing cycle, managing accruals, journal entries, and reconciliations with high accuracy.
• Cash Management:
  Oversee liquidity, bank reconciliations, and intercompany loans while forecasting cash needs.
• Financial Analysis:
  Convert data into actionable reports using trend, ratio, and variance analysis to advise leadership.
• Process Improvement:
  Identify automation opportunities and implement accounting controls to streamline workflows.
• Compliance Oversight:
  Ensure strict adherence to GAAP standards and refine entry procedures to resolve discrepancies.
• Profitability Modeling:
  Develop pro forma financials for contracts to optimize pricing and bottom-line results.
• Audit Support:
  Verify transactions through internal audits of contracts and prepare necessary tax and regulatory filings.
• Strategic Advisory:
  Provide expert recommendations on asset management, expense categorization, and reserve establishment.

• Experience:
  
  4+ years of accounting experience, specifically with GAAP standards.
• Month-End Mastery: 3–5 years of proven success managing complex month-end closures.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science in Accounting required.
• Software
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced Excel skills required;
  Quick Books experience preferred.
• Preferred Credentials: CPA designation or Construction accounting experience (Job Costing) is a plus.
• Leadership:
  Prior supervisory or management experience is an advantage.
• Communication:
  Strong analytical skills with the ability to explain financial data to stakeholders.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Retirement Security:
  Eligibility for company-sponsored retirement savings plans.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Generous paid time off and adherence to standard holiday schedules.