Kforce has a client that is seeking an Accounting Lead in Clearwater, FL. Duties: * Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of department procedures, systems and critical issues * Handles issues affecting daily performance, communicating with other departments and outside sources as required to resolve issues; Escalates to management as needed * Provides upper management and other departments with accurate, timely, and useful communications, including reports and analysis to enable them to make appropriate decisions * Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with other departments, internal and external customers * Oversees the documentation of departmental policies and procedures and supervises activities to ensure the policies and procedures are adhered to * Ensures that staff productivity is monitored and maintained at an acceptable level such that work is completed accurately, procedures are being followed, and deadlines are being met * Ensures that staff receives developmental training to improve their competencies or build strengths * Assists Manager in staff supervision: Provides comprehensive input on periodic staff reviews, maintains employee records, conducts established performance plans and developmental activities for individuals on the team, assists in hiring and training new personnel and makes recommendations for additional training * Manages the daily influx of business related to peak times and adjusts staff accordingly to meet Service Level Agreements * Monitors goals and key performance indicators * Develops and maintains monthly reporting * Analyzes metrics to measure performance and identify opportunities * Serves as liaison to other departments in developing and/or administering strategies; Supports other departments with ad-hoc projects and special investigations * Takes ownership of and/or works on special projects as assigned * Assists in formulating ideas that will lead to process improvements