Accountant I

About the Role

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week onsite at our Clearwater, FL HQ (13535 Feather Sound Drive, Clearwater FL 33762).

Key Responsibilities

• Month-End Close & General Ledger
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for assigned accounts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.
• Understand the normal activity within your areas, including accruals, reversals, classifications, and supporting documentation.
• Research reconciling items and unusual variances, and seek assistance when necessary.
• Accounting and Business Acumen
• Develop a working understanding of owned accounts: their drivers, business connections, and how to identify discrepancies.
• Assume new account areas and responsibilities as readiness is demonstrated.
• Assist with ad hoc requests and projects as needed, acting as a reliable and responsive teammate.
• Internal Controls & Audit Support
• Execute internal control procedures within your areas and maintain clean, review-ready workpapers and documentation.
• Prepare supporting schedules and respond to internal and external audit requests.

Management & Supervisory Responsibilities

• Typically reports to Management.
• Direct supervisor job titles typically include: Manager / Director.
• This role is not directly responsible for direct reports (e.g., hiring/termination, pay decisions, performance management).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, OR an associate's degree with additional relevant experience.
• 0-2 years of accounting experience (internships count).
• Comfort with modern productivity and AI tools.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to ask questions and learn.
• Basic knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

Essential Skills, Abilities and Example Behavior(s)

• PRESENT SKILLFULLY: Able to prepare and deliver clear, effective, and professional presentations.
• QUESTION: Able to use effective fact-finding techniques; ask non-leading/biased questions; challenge assumptions.
• BE STRAIGHT-FORWARD: Able to communicate directly and rely on fact-based positions; avoid ambiguous or deceptive language.
• NEGOTIATE: Able to apply effective questioning and listening; identify common ground; build on agreement; ensure all parties support agreed-upon alternatives.
• SELL: Able to identify customer needs; apply technical/professional, interpersonal, and sales skills to gain commitment.
• ACT WITH INTEGRITY: Able to demonstrate uncompromising adherence to ethical principles and honesty; admit and correct mistakes promptly; take full responsibility and accountability.
• ADAPT: Able to maintain effectiveness by changing personal behavior and work routines in response to new circumstances.
• TAKE INITIATIVE: Able to be self-starting and proactive; take action beyond requirements and volunteer for new assignments; complete assignments independently.
• DEVELOP SELF: Able to accurately assess strengths and development needs; strive for improvement; seek development opportunities.
• BE PERSONALLY PRODUCTIVE: Able to use time efficiently; organize work with realistic priorities; demonstrate stamina; set high but realistic standards; produce a high volume of work; balance personal and work commitments.
• BE PROFESSIONAL: Able to project a positive, professional image; create a positive first impression; gain respect and trust.
• DELIVER QUALITY RESULTS: Able to deliver top quality service; ensure all details are covered and policies are adhered to; strive to do things right the first time; meet commitments or advise of delays; define and evaluate performance against high quality standards.
• BE ANALYTICAL: Able to gather relevant information; identify key issues; process data qualitatively/quantitatively; identify relationships, draw logical conclusions, and interpret results for decision-making.
• BE A QUICK STUDY: Able to quickly learn and apply new information, skills, and processes; build on current knowledge; gather information from resources to develop and execute plans in new situations.
• BE INNOVATIVE / CREATIVE: Able to examine the status quo and look for better ways; recommend changes based on analyzed needs; develop proper solutions and identify opportunities.