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Staff Accountant (Full-Cycle)
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$72,930 / year median in Florida
-4% projected decline
Job Description
About the role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team. This role is responsible for full-cycle accounting operations, including general ledger management, month-end close procedures, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and sub-ledger oversight (AP/AR). The ideal candidate brings a solid grasp of GAAP, hands-on full-cycle experience, and the ability to drive accurate financial reporting.Salary:
$26.5 - $31.25 per hour Work hours: 8 AM - 5PM Education:
Bachelors Responsibilities:
General Ledger & Month-End Close:
Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and adjusting entries; assist in driving the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.Account Reconciliations:
Perform monthly bank reconciliations, balance sheet account reconciliations, and intercompany tie-outs to ensure data integrity.Full-Cycle Sub-Ledger Oversight:
Oversee and process full-cycle Accounts Payable (3-way matching, invoice coding, check runs) and Accounts Receivable (cash applications, aging analysis, billing adjustments).Financial Reporting & Analysis:
Assist in preparing monthly financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement) and variance analysis for management review.Audit & Compliance Support:
Maintain clean schedules and documentation to support annual external audits, tax filings, and internal controls.What We're Looking For:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.Experience:
1-2+ years of hands-on, full-cycle accounting experience (GL, journal entries, month-end close).Technical Skills:
Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, formulas) and proficiency with ERP software (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, Oracle, or SAP).Core Competencies:
Solid knowledge of GAAP, meticulous attention to detail, analytical problem-solving, and clear written/verbal communication skills.Skills:
- Month-End Close (2 years of experience is preferred)
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Journal Entries
- General Ledger
- Microsoft Excel
- Account Reconciliation (1 year of experience is preferred)
- Financial Reporting (2 years of experience is preferred)
- QuickBooks (1 year of experience is preferred)
- Account Payable (1 year of experience is preferred)
- Accounts Receivable (1 year of experience is preferred)
- GAAP