• Job Description

  Req#: 25-04035

  JOB TITLE: Staff Accountant
  LOCATION: Tampa, FL
  DURATION: 6 mo+ Contract
  RATE RANGE: $32-35/hour

  Summary:
  The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing and maintaining accurate financial records to track the organization's assets, liabilities, profits, tax liabilities, and other financial activities.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.
  • Calculate and post monthly settlement data entries for customer closings in the assigned market.
  • Review job cost details for unpaid items and communicate with project managers to determine reserve amounts. Analyze budgeted vs. actual margin for closed jobs.
  • Post lot purchase HUDs, calculate cost allocations for lot purchases, and record adjustments for zero-holding lots.
  • Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, including bank statements.
  • Assist with internal control processes and auditing needs.
  • Contribute to monthly close processes and meet strict deadlines.
  • Update and maintain vendor information as necessary.
  • Other Duties: Perform other tasks as needed based on business requirements.

  Required Skills:

  • Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Ability to analyze financial reports, perform reconciliations, and think critically about financial data.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, with advanced spreadsheet capabilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Identify and suggest process improvements and efficiencies.

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
  • Minimum of 3 years in accounting, preferably with homebuilding industry experience.
  • CPA (or in progress) is preferred. Knowledge of SOX/internal controls is a plus.

  Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.

  This role is designed for an organized, detail-oriented accountant with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple financial tasks simultaneously, ensuring the accuracy of financial records and timely reporting.

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• About the company

  Ursus is a minority owned business designed and built to deliver a better staffing experience to Global 1000 and startup companies alike. We pride ourselves in seeking to understand the needs of our clients first; responding with relentless attent...

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