Staff Accountant

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.

This position is based in the Firm's global operations center in Brandon, FL (Tampa Bay area).

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant to join our team. The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting financial operations through budget analysis, account reconciliation, and collaboration across departments. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills, a proactive mindset, and a desire to continuously improve processes within the accounting function.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Review and approve wire transfers for the Accounts Payable and Client Funds departments.
• Execute monthly accounting procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations and financial reports).
• Complete audit requests for interim and year end audits.
• Perform various accounting functions for the Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation using QuickBooks.
• Prepare compensation due for contractual timekeepers.
• Partner with other departments to understand and support business processes, ensure proper accounting, and resolve reconciling differences.
• Strong interest in continuously improving the automation of the accounting and reporting process.
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• 0-2 + years of relevant accounting experience.
• In-depth accounting knowledge, including G/L and GAAP.
• Highly analytical and detailed oriented skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (Aderant and QuickBooks preferred).
• Ability to perform a variety of accounting tasks and meet deadlines.
  
  

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
  
  

Benefits: Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.

Below is a list of just some of the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; pre-tax transit and parking program; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

Benefits may vary by position and office.

Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.

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