MRINetwork Jobs is hiring: Accountant in Tampa

Job Description

Job Description

Accountant

Company : Client of Brave New World Search Group

Location : Tampa, FL — In-Office

Type : Full-Time

• Temp-to-Perm (eligible after 520 consecutive hours )

Industry : Electrical Contracting / Construction

Pay : $29–$31 / hour (W2)

Role Summary

Own day-to-day accounting for a growing electrical contractor. You’ll keep the books tight (GL, AP / AR, payroll coordination), drive monthly closes and job-cost reporting, and support project managers with clear, timely financials.

What You’ll Do

• Post and reconcile GL activity; maintain clean ledgers and supporting schedules.
• Prepare monthly financials (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and variance notes.
• Run AP / AR cycles : vendor invoices, progress billing, cash application, collections follow-up.
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements; manage petty cash / expense reports.
• Support budgeting / forecasting and job-cost tracking; provide PMs with project reports.
• Coordinate payroll with provider; verify hours / codes and deductions.
• Handle compliance / tax support and year-end close; assist with audits and CPA requests.
• Improve processes and internal controls; help optimize QuickBooks use.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting / Finance (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years accounting experience, construction / contracting preferred .
• Hands-on with QuickBooks (Online and / or Desktop) .
• Working knowledge of GAAP and job cost accounting .
• Strong Excel and solid documentation / organization skills.
• Clear communicator who can partner with operations and project teams.

Nice to Have

• CPA (active or in progress).
• WIP reporting experience.
• Construction billing (e.g., AIA progress billing , lien releases, COIs).

Apply: Send your resume to mbenoit@bnwservices.com with subject “Accountant — Tampa.”