Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Accountant located in Tampa, Florida. As a Sr. Accountant, your primary duties will involve various accounting tasks, particularly related to payroll. You will be interacting with different stakeholders and maintaining compliance with payroll laws. Typical Duties and Responsibilities: + Verify timely and accurate tax payments. + Prepare, review, and reconcile payroll tax filings and amendments. + Maintain accruals for various earnings including bonus and lump sum programs; collaborate with Payroll and HR leadership on accurate and timely payments. + Prepare, enter, and review journal entries. + Compute and validate various earnings and earnings corrections. + Prepare and balance manual adjustments to earnings and withholdings. + Construct custom data requests and assist with audits. + Research payroll implications of new laws related to pay and withholdings; help implement changes to ensure compliance. + Review and document applicable processes and procedures; make suggestions for process improvement and efficiencies. + Perform reviews of payroll-related general ledger accounts. + Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements + Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience in a financial account or staff accountant role. + At least two (2) years of experience in payroll related accounting. + Creating, posting, reviewing and approving journal entries. + Computing tax payments, completing tax forms, and reconciling tax entries. + Researching payroll tax laws and making recommendations for implementation. + Utilizing strong analytical and problem-solving skills dealing with a variety of payroll/accounting scenarios with close attention to detail. + Effectively prioritizing and performing a variety of simultaneous tasks (multi-tasking) in a high-pressure environment, demonstrating initiative and self-direction to complete projects within expected deadlines or defined time estimates. + Demonstrating proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software with a strong emphasis in Excel. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .