Staff Accountant
Salary: $65,000 – $75,000
Location: St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Join a stable and growing company within the fuel and energy industry
• Work from a convenient downtown St. Petersburg location with easy access to local amenities
• Gain broad exposure across accounting, finance, and operations functions
• Take ownership of key general ledger activities and month-end close responsibilities
• Opportunity to grow professionally and develop into a Senior Accountant or leadership role
• Collaborative team environment with supportive and accessible leadership
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and financial reporting projects
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Play a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting strategic business decisions
Key Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant:
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate variances
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Support financial statement preparation and reporting activities
• Reconcile bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts
• Assist with fixed asset accounting, accruals, and prepaid expense schedules
• Support external audits by preparing schedules and documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls
Qualifications for the Staff Accountant:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in corporate accounting or public accounting
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles
• Experience with ERP or accounting software systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• CPA designation or CPA track is a plus
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