Accountant

Job Title: AccountantLocation: Tampa, FLType: Permanent, Full TimeSalary: 45,000-50,000, Weekly PayShift: 1st shift, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PMWe offer: Health, Vision, Dental Insurance, Paid Holidays, 401 K, Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks of PTOJob Description:Our team is searching for an Accountant with a solid foundation in accounting principles and a keen eye for detail. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in our financial operations, providing expertise and insights to support the company's financial strategy. This is an internal, permanent role with LEAD.Must Haves: Educational Credentials: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, complemented by 1-3 years of professional experience. Technical Accounting Experience: Hands-on experience with general ledger functions and familiarity with multi-class accounting. Financial Report Proficiency: Deep understanding of core financial statements, including Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Statements of Cash Flow. Excel Skills: Intermediate capability with Excel, including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, COUNTIF, Pivot Tables, and graphical data representation. Team Collaboration: Willingness to join project teams to contribute to the improvement of internal systems and processes. Learning Agility: A basic understanding of Microsoft Access, with an eagerness to rapidly acquire new technical skills. Detail Orientation: A detail-focused approach to bookkeeping and a dedication to thoroughness in financial tasks. Intellectual Curiosity: A strong desire for continuous learning and professional development. Availability: Prepared to work in-office from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, and available for longer hours during month-end closing and other critical periods.Role Dynamics: Reporting Line: Reporting directly to the Senior Accountant with a dotted-line to the Contracts Manager. Weekly Time Management: Accounts Payable (10 Hrs.): Managing invoice entries in QuickBooks, preparing weekly AP payment runs, performing reconciliations, owning credit card reconciliations, and addressing vendor relations. Treasury (10 Hrs.): Handling weekly cash reports, performing daily treasury reconciliations, and posting interest income. Financial Reporting (10 Hrs.): Generating weekly reports through Access & Excel, ensuring accuracy and insight. Accounts Receivable (10 Hrs.): Leading collection efforts as guided by the Credit Manager, documenting all relevant customer communications in CRM, and posting payments.In addition to these responsibilities, the role includes participation in ad-hoc improvement projects or month-end close preparations, with an expected commitment of 10-15 hours weekly.This position is for those who are passionate about accounting and are seeking to apply their skills within a dynamic and supportive environment.