Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | ReliaQuest

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at ReliaQuest, located in Tampa, FL. ReliaQuest is an organization where this Staff Accountant role is a critical part of ensuring financial integrity. As a key member of the team, this role is essential for maintaining accurate financial reporting under US GAAP and adhering to established accounting policies and controls. This person will be hands-on with accounting transactions and processes to support the company’s financial operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Tampa, FL

• Mission: To ensure accurate financial reporting under US GAAP and adherence to accounting policies and controls by managing various accounting and finance responsibilities.
• Tech Stack: MS Excel, MS Office suite core applications, accounting software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Receivable Management: Monitor the company’s accounts receivables, contact customers to arrange payment, and resolve customer issues causing delays.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare regular reports on the status of unpaid accounts and progress towards collection efforts.
• Transaction Review: Review company transactions, including revenue and costs, along with supporting documentation to ensure accurate recording in financial systems.
• Month-End Close: Perform monthly close tasks and prepare journal entries with sufficient documentation and support.
• Audit Preparation: Prepare documentation and provide support for the annual financial audits.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with a basic understanding of accounting principles and how to apply them.
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in a corporate accounting/finance department or a public accounting firm.
• Skills: High attention to detail, strong organization, analytical and problem-solving capabilities, clear written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, look-ups) and other MS Office suite core applications.
• Bonus: Experience working in accounting software is a plus.