Staff Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to support a busy healthcare organization in Clearwater, Florida. This contract-to-permanent position offers the chance to contribute across core accounting operations, partner with finance leadership, and help maintain accurate financial records in a dynamic environment. The role is ideal for someone who brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on payroll experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day general ledger activities, including preparing and posting journal entries with a strong understanding of debits and overall account accuracy.
• Process and review payroll activities for a large employee population using ADP, ensuring timely and accurate compensation and related accounting entries.
• Support monthly and year-end close processes by reconciling accounts, investigating variances, and maintaining organized financial records.
• Oversee accounts payable tasks by reviewing transactions, verifying coding, and helping ensure payments are completed in accordance with company procedures.
• Prepare financial reports and assist leadership with analysis that supports operational and accounting decisions.
• Handle tax-related accounting support, including work connected to sales tax and corporate tax return documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with senior accounting team members to gain cross-functional knowledge and ensure continuity across essential finance activities.
• Contribute to accounting process improvements and assist with operational changes or system-related updates as needed within the finance function.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience in a staff accountant or similar accounting role, preferably within a complex or regulated environment.
• Practical knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close responsibilities.
• Hands-on payroll experience, including use of ADP and support for high-volume employee payroll processing.
• Familiarity with sales tax matters and exposure to corporate tax return support activities.
• Strong attention to detail, sound analytical skills, and the ability to manage confidential financial information responsibly.
• Experience working with accounting systems such as Sage Intacct or similar financial platforms is preferred.