Job Description
Welcome to Apex Financial Partners, a leading financial firm dedicated to excellence and innovation. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Entry Level Accountant to join our dynamic team in Tampa, FL. At Apex, we pride ourselves on offering top benefits and a supportive environment where new talent can thrive and build a long-term career.
In this role, you will be the foundation of our financial accuracy, assisting senior accountants in daily operations while gaining invaluable industry experience. If you are ready to launch your accounting career in a premium setting, we want to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Assist with Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process invoices, verify vendor data, and ensure timely payments to maintain healthy cash flow.
- Bank Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliations of bank statements and general ledger accounts to identify discrepancies.
- Financial Reporting: Support the preparation of monthly financial statements, trial balances, and operational reports.
- General Ledger Support: Assist in posting journal entries and maintaining the general ledger system.
- Compliance & Audits: Help organize and prepare documents for internal and external audits to ensure compliance with GAAP standards.
- Expense Management: Review and categorize expense reports submitted by team members.
- Administrative Support: Maintain organized financial records and assist with other ad-hoc accounting projects as needed.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or currently pursuing final year).
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP). Familiarity with accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage) is a plus but not required.
- Attention to Detail: Strong ability to analyze data and spot errors in numbers or documents.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with team members and clients.
- Work Ethic: A proactive attitude with a strong desire to learn and grow within the finance sector.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Professionalism: High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive financial information.