Position Summary The Staff Accountant owns the general ledger entry work and end-to-end payroll processing. This role sits at the intersection of accounting and HR, requiring both technical accuracy and discretion with confidential compensation data. It's a strong fit for someone with a few years of general accounting experience who wants meaningful ownership of a functional area rather than a narrow slice of it. General Accounting Prepare and post recurring, accrual, and adjusting journal entries with supporting documentation Maintain prepaid, accrual, and fixed asset/depreciation schedules Perform monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliations; research and resolve variances Support the month-end and year-end close to meet established close deadlines Assist with intercompany entries and eliminations Prepare schedules and pull support for external auditors and tax preparers Identify and document process improvements and internal control gaps Payroll Process multi-state semi-monthly payroll for approximately 50 employees Review timekeeping data, approve exceptions, and reconcile hours prior to processing Administer PTO accruals, garnishments, wage adjustments, and final pay calculations Process 401(k) deferrals, employer match, and remittance to the plan administrator; support annual plan testing and audit Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll liability accounts to the general ledger Support workers' compensation audits and benefit invoice reconciliation Serve as the first point of contact for employee payroll questions, maintaining strict confidentiality

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or an Associate's degree with equivalent experience 2-4 years of general accounting experience, including hands-on payroll processing Working knowledge of GAAP and the month-end close cycle Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, large data sets) Experience with an ERP or accounting system [e.g., Odoo, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks] Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with sound judgment

Preferred:

Experience with multi-entity or multi-state payroll Exposure to inventory, manufacturing, or distribution environments FPC or CPP certification Competencies Accuracy and attention to detail; ability to manage competing deadlines during close; clear written and verbal communication with non-finance staff; self-directed follow-through.

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Sanford, FL 32771