Accountant

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Accountant with a strong focus on payroll to join our Accounting team in Tampa, FL. This role will support both general accounting and payroll-related financial activities, including journal entries, payroll reconciliations, payroll reporting, and analysis of payroll‑related general ledger accounts. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and the ability to work cross‑functionally with HR, Accounts Payable, and other business partners.

This is a hybrid position that requires to be on-site at least 2 days a week.

Your role

• Prepare and record payroll journal entries for multiple entities.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts, including wages, taxes, and benefits, to the general ledger.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between payroll system data and general ledger balances.
• Assist with payroll reporting for internal management, audits, and regulatory requirements.
• Record journal entries and analyze general ledger activity.
• Prepare and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Collaborate with HR, Accounts Payable, and other business partners to support payroll and accounting processes.
• Perform additional accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least two years of financial accounting experience.
• Ability to support payroll accounting activities with a strong attention to detail.
• Experience with ADP payroll preferred.
• Proficiency in Oracle, Blackline, or other general ledger and banking reconciliation software preferred.
• Aptitude for working with consolidated financial statements across multiple entities preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze financial data and resolve account discrepancies effectively.

Reward & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $70,000 - $90,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.