Staff Accountant - Tampa, FL

Are you seeking a rewarding role with a respected company? Join Opifex-Synergy where we offer career advancement and professional development in a collaborative, supportive environment. We value teamwork and foster a positive work culture.

Opifex-Synergy represents a unique business model in the compact and heavy equipment industry. We offer a diverse range of equipment from leading manufacturers, serving the needs of everyone from large commercial construction firms to local subcontractors and general contractors.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the advanced reconciliations and functions of the accounting department. They are responsible for month-end journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and detailed reporting for the CFO.

Essential Functions

• Provide and complete reporting to senior management.
• Produce income statement analytics & research discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly journal entries.
• Prepare assigned balance sheet reconciliations.
• Additional reporting & tasks delegated by the Regional Controller, VP Finance, or CFO.
• Complete audit requests for year-end and quarterly audits (and any ad hoc audit requests).
• Analyze monthly financial statements and conduct P&L reviews with assigned branches.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience with ERP systems preferred
• Previous experience as a Staff Accountant or in a similar accounting role preferred (1-2 years)

Military service will be considered in lieu of education/certification experience as applicable.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Work Environment

• Primarily based in a corporate office environment.
• Climate-controlled workspace equipped with standard office tools, including computers, phones, and business systems.
• Frequent interaction with customers, vendors, and internal staff both in person and through phone/email.
• Regular collaboration across departments.
• Periodic visits may involve visits to construction sites or operational locations to support business needs.
• Occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, or active work environments during site or construction visits.
• Construction or site visits may involve exposure to seasonal weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, or wind.
• Must be comfortable transitioning between a professional office setting and a more physically active, industrial environment.
• Requires strong communication, multitasking, and coordination skills across departments.
• Adaptability and situational awareness are key in navigating between responsibilities.
• Uneven terrain and moving equipment in shop/yard areas require proper footwear and attention to safety.

Travel Required

Some travel is required (up to 10%). Overnight on occasion.

Physical Demands

• Requires a moderate level of physical activity and flexibility to support both office and operational tasks.
• Primarily sedentary work performed while seated at a desk or workstation, with regular use of a computer and phone.
• Ability to sit for extended periods, with intermittent standing, walking, or movement throughout the workday.
• Occasional bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, and lifting or carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel distances within office buildings, construction sites, or operational locations as needed.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity necessary for using computers, phones, printers, and handling paperwork.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• May require extended focus, attention to detail, and mental concentration.
• Must maintain situational awareness in dynamic, multi-use work zones with vehicular and equipment traffic.

Our Benefits & Perks

We want our team members to feel supported, valued, and set up for long-term success. Our benefits are designed to take care of team both at work and at home.

Core Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• 401(k) & Roth retirement plans with company matching
• Generous paid time off and com