Accountant - audit preparation (Tampa, FL)

Cedar Junction Staffing places workers with employers around Tampa, and we need an Accountant to lead our audit preparation. We are in the people business and act like it. What you will do • Keep the chart of accounts and supporting files tidy so anyone can follow them. • Track costs around onboarding against budget and explain variances to managers. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. What we are looking for • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. Nice to have • A degree or certificate in accounting. • Experience with retention. Working arrangement • Contract for nine months, with a review at the end and a chance of extension. • On site in Tampa. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.