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We're The HOTH, part of Next Net.\nWe're a digital marketing and technology company with a portfolio of established businesses, including The HOTH, Authority Builders, and LinkBuilder.io.\nOur business is evolving beyond traditional SEO as we expand into AI-powered technology and products that help businesses understand and improve their online visibility.\nWe're a private equity-backed company with a collaborative team, a fast-moving environment, and plenty of opportunities to make an impact.\nAbout the Position\nWe're looking for an experienced, hands-on Senior Accountant to join our Finance team in downtown St. Petersburg.\nThis role will work directly with our CFO/COO and play an important part in managing day-to-day accounting operations across our portfolio of businesses.\nWe're looking for someone who can take ownership of their work, manage competing priorities, and bring a strong understanding of accounting principles and processes to the team.\nYou'll be involved in everything from accounts payable and reconciliations to month-end close and financial reporting. This is a great opportunity for an experienced accountant who's ready to take on more responsibility, work closely with senior leadership, and continue growing their career.\nWhat You'll Do\nAccounting Operations & Month-End Close\nSupport and independently manage assigned components of the monthly and quarterly close process across multiple business entities.\nPrepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries.\nOwn monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accounts are accurate, complete, and reconciled on time.\nPerform bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.\nMaintain accurate financial records in NetSuite.\nAssist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.\nSupport year-end close, external audits, and financial reporting requirements.\nAccounts Payable & Financial Operations\nManage and oversee the Accounts Payable Coordinator, providing day-to-day guidance, training, and accountability for AP operations.\nOversee the full accounts payable process, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payment preparation.\nCoordinate vendor payments and monitor outstanding payables, providing visibility into upcoming payment obligations.\nMaintain accurate vendor records and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies.\nEnsure timely, professional responses to vendor inquiries and internal accounting requests.\nReview credit card transactions, employee expenses, and supporting documentation.\nWork closely with internal teams and external vendors to keep financial operations running smoothly.\nTechnology & Process Improvement\nIdentify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, documentation, and internal controls.\nUse AI tools, including Claude, to help automate repetitive accounting tasks and improve day-to-day processes.\nMaintain and improve financial SOPs across multiple business entities.\nSupport the effective use of NetSuite and other financial systems, identifying opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.\nAssist with cash flow reporting, forecasts, and other financial analysis as needed.\nPartner with the CFO/COO on special projects and other accounting priorities as needed.\nMaintain appropriate controls and confidentiality when working with financial data and AI tools.\nAbout You\n4+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including month-end close and general ledger responsibilities.\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.\nExperience working with multiple business entities or business units.\nStrong understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.\nExperience preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations.\nHands-on experience with accounts payable and financial operations.\nStrong Excel or Google Sheets skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial reporting.\nExperience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system.\nComfortable learning new software and using modern tools to solve problems.\nStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines independently.\nExcellent communication skills and sound judgment when handling confidential financial information.\nDetail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.\nNice to Have\nExperience in a private equity-backed company.\nFamiliarity with Ramp, Tipalti, or similar financial platforms.\nExperience supporting external audits.\nCPA or CPA-track experience.\nWork Location\nThis position is based in our downtown St. Petersburg office. We follow a hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and remote flexibility on Tuesdays and Thursdays.\nAdditional in-office time may be requested during initial onboarding and training.\nWhy It's Great Being a HOTHer:\nWe're an established, successful company with the energy and opportunity of a growing technology business.\nWe started as a small, bootstrapped startup in Chicago and have grown into one of the largest search marketing providers in the world. Now, we're building the next chapter of our business around AI, search innovation, and technology.\nHere are a few reasons you'll love working with us:\nWe've been voted one of Tampa Bay's Best Places to Work for four years in a row and one of INC Magazine's Best Workplaces! \nWe are a driven, successful, fun company that loves to have fun (check out our Instagram!).\nWe have awesome products, a great reputation, and systems for everything.\nYou’ll have a hybrid work environment to support your work/life balance - remote days are allowed every Tuesday and Thursday as a perk.\nOur branding is nuts. Our mascot is The HOTH monster and we have a 6’ tall HOTH costume.\nWe’re awesome. 100% results-driven. No bullshitters.\nYou will work with a small, fun team. \nWe have a cool office environment in downtown St. Pete, FL - voted one of the Coolest Office Spaces by the Tampa Bay Biz Journal! (Check out our office tour here!). \nOur benefits and perks package is great. Check out the full list on our Careers Page!\nApplication:\nSubmit your application and resume, and tell us why you'd be a great fit for our team.\nOne last thing: Sneak the word \"banana\" into your introduction so we know you're paying attention.\nThe HOTH is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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