Staff Accountant at Built Different Brands in Tampa, FL

Built Different Brands is a multi-brand franchise operator currently managing 7 concepts across 5+ states with more than 1,400 team members. We are seeking a Staff Accountant with 2 to 3 years of experience to support our accounting and finance operations.

This role carries meaningful responsibility across month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting, with exposure to broader business and compliance work. You will partner closely with a combination of internal teams and third-party resources that support our financial reporting. It is a strong fit for someone who seeks further professional development in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

YOUR IMPACT

In this role, you will:

• Deliver accurate, on-time closes that leadership relies on to make decisions across all 7 brands
• Keep our books clean and audit-ready as the company grows across new markets and entities
• Help build and improve the accounting processes that a scaling, multi-entity operator depends on

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the month-end close process for multiple entities in coordination with third-party resources as needed
• Perform and review bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with the review and follow-up of close-related items and adjustments
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable (house account) processes
• Assist with variance analysis and ad-hoc reporting
• Keep accounting records and documentation organized and audit-ready
• Coordinate accounting-related administrative and compliance items, including:
• Business license renewals and registrations
• Insurance policy coordination and renewals
• Maintenance of compliance, audit, and finance files
• Assist with audit, tax, and banking requests

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2 to 3 years of accounting experience (industry or public accounting)
• Solid grasp of core accounting fundamentals
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working within accounting systems
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities
• A "no job too small" mindset and a willingness to help wherever needed

PREFERRED

• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or Restaurant365
• Experience in a growing or multi-entity environment
• Exposure to audits or tax support

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The right person for this role is:

• Detail-oriented and accurate. Cares about getting things right and catching issues early.
• Organized and reliable. Follows through, keeps good records, and meets deadlines.
• Proactive and curious. Asks questions, looks for better ways to do things, and doesn't wait to be told what to fix.
• A strong collaborator. Works effectively with internal teams and our external accounting firm.
• Adaptable. Comfortable in a growing company where processes continue to evolve.
• Hands-on and humble. Willing to handle both accounting work and the administrative tasks that keep it running.
• A critical thinker. Uses available resources, skills, and knowledge to complete tasks and spot opportunities to improve.
• Professional and trustworthy. Understands why confidentiality and accuracy matter in financial information.

WHY WORK HERE

• A collaborative, dynamic and fast-paced environment
• A nimble, tightly knit team where everyone has broad exposure to the entire Finance / Accounting function
• Real opportunity to grow your scope of responsibility as the company grows
• Full-time role with a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance as well as paid time off

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person