Project Accountant | Tampa, FL | $60,000–$70,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits

Join a high-growth segment of a nationally recognized organization as a Project Accountant, where your curiosity, drive, and foundational accounting skills will be put to work in a role that is designed to develop you into a well-rounded finance professional. This is not a heads-down, process-only position — it is built for someone who thinks beyond the task in front of them, asks the right questions, and genuinely wants to understand the business behind the numbers. You will support the month-end close, own core accounting functions, and grow directly into FP&A responsibilities including budgeting and forecasting — skills that will be developed on the job if you don't bring them yet. Leadership here is accessible and invested in your growth, with an open-door culture that gives you real visibility to finance leadership at every level. The business unit this role supports is the fastest-growing entity in the organization, meaning your work carries weight and your contributions will be noticed. The environment is collaborative, the pace is real, aFnd there is a clear runway for someone who shows up hungry and eager to learn. If you have 1–2 years of accounting experience and the go-getter mentality to match, this is an exceptional place to build your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Track outstanding balances across payable and receivable accounts, proactively identifying and addressing aged or unresolved items.
• Assist with verifying purchase orders against internal records and maintaining accuracy within project and cost management documentation.
• Build working relationships across multiple departments to gain a thorough understanding of how operational finance functions across the organization.
• Contribute to both internal and external audit readiness and uphold compliance with established policies and control frameworks.
• Play a supporting role in developing operating budgets and forward-looking financial projections — candidates without a formal FP&A background are welcome, as guidance will be provided.
• Deliver financial analysis and reporting support, including fluctuation analysis and special projects, at the direction of the finance leadership team.
• Oversee project initialization and ongoing compliance to preserve the integrity of financial reporting across the relevant business area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in accounting or finance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Sense of urgency, ability to work under pressure, and a root-cause mindset when analyzing problems.
• A genuine go-getter mentality — someone who thinks outside the box, takes initiative, and wants to grow.

• Familiarity with WIP reporting, GAAP standards, or project-based accounting.
• Experience with an ERP system — any platform considered.

Why you'll love working here

• You'll be supporting the fastest-growing business unit in the organization — your work is visible and your contributions matter from day one.
• FP&A skills will be developed on the job — this is a genuine investment in your long-term growth as a finance professional.
• Open-door culture with real access to finance leadership at every level — you will never feel like a number here.
• Flexible start and end times within a standard in-office schedule — the team trusts you to manage your day.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, 10 paid holidays, generous PTO, and 401(k) with company match.
• Competitive base salary of $60,000–$70,000 plus a 5% bonus opportunity.

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