Senior Accountant
Creative Financial Staffing
Tampa, FL · Posted November 3, 2026
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Senior Accountant
Salary: $75,000–$90,000 Location: Clearwater, FL 33764 | Onsite
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This Senior Accountant opportunity offers the chance to join a dynamic organization operating at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and operations. With established facilities, strong revenue streams, and continued growth, the company provides a unique environment where accounting professionals have visibility, influence, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
As a Senior Accountant, you’ll leverage your accounting expertise while partnering directly with leadership on financial reporting, operational analysis, and strategic decision-making. Unlike highly specialized accounting roles, the Senior Accountant will gain broad exposure across accounting, finance, budgeting, and business operations.
This opportunity is ideal for a Senior Accountant with a public accounting background looking to transition into a role with ownership, visibility, and a clear path for advancement.
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant
Prepare and review monthly financial statements, journal entries, and general ledger activity as the Senior Accountant
Lead the month-end close process, including account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial review as the Senior Accountant
Support internal and external audit activities while ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies as the Senior Accountant
Analyze revenue streams, operating expenses, and business performance across multiple facilities as the Senior Accountant
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and strategic financial analysis as the Senior Accountant
Identify opportunities for process improvements and support initiatives that enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency as the Senior Accountant
Qualifications for the Senior Accountant
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
CPA preferred
3–6+ years of accounting experience, ideally with Big 4 or large public accounting firm experience
Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, audit support, and month-end close processes
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with strong Excel proficiency
What You’ll Gain as the Senior Accountant
Opportunity to apply public accounting experience in a business-facing role
Direct exposure to executive leadership and operational decision-making
Broad responsibilities spanning accounting, reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis
Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional partnerships
Opportunity to improve processes and build scalable accounting practices
Stable organization with continued growth and advancement potential
Unique industry exposure within sports, entertainment, and facility operations
Who Thrives as the Senior Accountant
The ideal Senior Accountant is analytical, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of key financial processes. This Senior Accountant enjoys understanding the business behind the numbers, partnering with leadership, and contributing ideas that improve financial performance and operational efficiency. Professionals from Big 4 or large public accounting environments seeking greater visibility and business impact will excel in this role.
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