Staff Accountant Job at Robert Half (Tampa)

Staff Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Tampa

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support essential accounting operations for a healthcare organization in Tampa, Florida. This Long-term Contract position will focus on payroll processing, ledger accuracy, reconciliations, and expense distribution across departments and funding sources. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Job Responsibility:

Manage bi-weekly payroll activities for employees, confirm payroll totals, and maintain accurate payroll-related records
Keep the general ledger and payroll ledger current by recording transactions and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
Partner with Human Resources and internal stakeholders to address payroll questions, support employee status changes, and provide responsive issue resolution
Administer accounting activities related to fixed assets and prepaid expenses, including tracking, recording, and ongoing maintenance
Prepare monthly balance sheet and account reconciliations to support an efficient and accurate month-end close process
Complete detailed allocation entries each month to properly assign expenses across departments, programs, and funding sources
Record and post journal entries, including adjusting entries, to maintain complete and accurate financial records
Contribute to quality improvement efforts by using financial data to help strengthen processes, service delivery, and organizational outcomes

Requirements:

Experience in staff accounting with hands-on responsibility for general ledger maintenance and journal entry preparation
Proven ability to process bi-weekly payroll accurately and handle payroll-related reconciliations and follow-up
Strong knowledge of account reconciliation, including balance sheet, bank, and credit card reconciliations
Background in fixed asset accounting, fixed asset ledger maintenance, and prepaid expense tracking
Proficiency in preparing adjusting journal entries and reviewing financial data for accuracy and completeness
Ability to manage multiple deadlines during monthly close while maintaining strong attention to detail
Effective communication skills and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment

What we offer:

Medical
Vision
Dental
Life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
May 03, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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