Accountant II

Responsibilities

• Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and review complex journal entries and general ledger transactions.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain account integrity.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reporting.
• Support technical accounting for areas such as pensions, environmental/PBO accounting, stock compensation, derivatives, and other complex accounting matters.
• Assist with external audits, SOX compliance, and internal control testing.
• Prepare financial analyses and ad hoc reporting for leadership.
• Maintain and support SAP ERP financial reporting processes.
• Research accounting guidance (IFRS and U.S. GAAP) and recommend appropriate accounting treatments.
• Partner with plant and corporate accounting teams to resolve accounting issues and improve financial processes.
• Identify opportunities for continuous process improvements and increased efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3-5+ years of progressive corporate accounting experience.
• Strong experience with:
  • General Ledger accounting
  • Month-end close
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Financial consolidations
  • Complex journal entries
  • Financial reporting and analysis
• Experience working within SAP ECC.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience with IFRS reporting.
• Exposure to pension accounting, environmental/PBO accounting, stock compensation, and other technical accounting areas.

About the Role

The ideal candidate brings a strong corporate accounting background with broad accounting exposure beyond transactional functions such as AP or AR. They are detail-oriented, technically strong, comfortable working independently, and thrive in a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement.

Location: Tampa, FL (Onsite 4 days per week).