Staff Accountant Position Available In Orange, Florida

Staff Accountant

REPORTS TO

Accounting Manager

STATUS:

Salary

• Exempt
• Full-Time

Overview:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records through general ledger updates, month-end closings, and budget preparation. This role supports grant billing, reconciliations, and internal financial reporting while ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, at least three years of nonprofit accounting experience, and proficiency with Sage and Microsoft Excel. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments are essential for success in this position.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and update the general ledger, including all necessary transactions for month-end and year-end financial statement reporting and budget preparation.
Responsible for month-end closing process, including bank and benefits reconciliation.
Manage accounts receivable valuation and cash collections.
Assist in the grant billing process.
Analyze monthly general ledger account activity, journal entries, accruals, and reconcile balance sheet accounts, fixed assets, and employee benefits accounting.
Calculate allocations and assign appropriate amounts into grants’ general ledger accounts.
Assist with budget requisitions for grant purposes.
Handle in-kind transactions and reporting throughout the year. Maintain budgets in the accounting system.
Provide internal reports as requested by management.
Summarize and prepare financial status and transaction reports, including profit and loss statements and other necessary reports.
Assist in the year-end audit and prepare respective audit schedules.
Assist in the preparation of yearly reports for insurance carriers and ad hoc reporting for grants and budgeting purposes.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) with a major in Accounting or Business Management

• Required.
  At least 3 to 5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Required.
  3 years of general ledger and account reconciliation experience
• Required.
  3 years of nonprofit accounting experience
• Required.
  2 years of experience with Sage Accounting
• Required.
  Working knowledge of nonprofit grant accounting
• Preferred.

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience with automated accounting software and payroll systems.
Required knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other finance/accounting-related applications.

Required Skills:

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Personable and comfortable interacting with all staff levels.
Dependability and tolerance for multiple demands.
Ability to effectively establish rapport and present information.
Capability to learn quickly and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to perform multiple tasks under pressure.

Disclaimer:

This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to essential job duties. All duties, responsibilities, and requirements are vital to the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.