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Senior Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing

Tampa, FL · Posted November 3, 2026

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About the job

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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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