Accountant

earthsoft

Pensacola (FL)

On-site

USD 58,500 - 71,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

A financial services company based in Pensacola, Florida is looking for an experienced Accountant. The role involves managing payroll, supporting accounts receivable and payable activities, and preparing financial reports. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, along with proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks and Microsoft Dynamics 365. A bachelor's degree and 5+ years of accounting experience are required. Competitive compensation is offered based on experience, and benefits include health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

5+ years relevant work experience required.
Strong working knowledge of payroll processing regulations.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Prepare and process payroll for U.S. and Canadian employees.
Manage company accounting systems as the point of contact.
Prepare, process, and document sales and use tax returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaborative mentality

Professional integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Accountant

As an Accountant with moderate professional experience, you are a key member of the Accounting Team and an active part of EarthSoft Administration directly supporting all Company business transactions. Your activities support the team responsibilities and assist others throughout the Company.

You are a dutybound employee with significant fiduciary responsibilities. You understand “need to know” and follow appropriately secure confidentiality practices. You follow laws, regulations, policies, professional practice principles, and standard operating procedures and you help ensure that other staff are aware of and do the same. You continuously endeavor to help your team and the Company be successful.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not encompass all tasks that may be assigned.

Responsibilities (what you do):

Prepare and process payroll for U.S. and Canadian Employees and our global consultants.
Manage or backup Company Accounting systems as Point of Contact; become a Subject Matter Expert.
Support AR/AP activities, special arrangements, and account collections as requested.
Manage Company “contract services” billing activities.
Prepare, process, and document Sales and Use tax returns for each state as required.
Prepare or assist with financial forecasting, projections, and budgeting activities.
Manage Accounting workflow for AP processing of all credit card payments.
Prepare, present, and discuss Company financial reports with the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors including routine presentations to managers or Staff about Company Accounting SOPs (standard operating procedures).
Support Company Managers, Teams, and Staff with Accounting related issues as requested.
Support Accounting Team Best Practices by cross training and performing back-up on tasks as needed.
Support the well-being of the Pensacola Office and culture with positivity and proactive participation.

Requirements (what you need/have):

Professional integrity, intelligence, and composure; you must be capable of determining and understanding the appropriate degree of discretion required for each assignment and activity that you perform.
A thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliations is expected.
Attention to detail is essential in all assignments and duties, exacting standards for work product accuracy are expected and maintained as a matter of process.
Strong root cause/problem solving, and critical thinking skills are necessary.
Great communication skills including active listening, writing, and speaking using clear and concise language, especially when working with or assisting others is essential.
A strong working knowledge of payroll processing regulations and requirements, as well as contract services cost accounting and invoicing practices is needed, experience in these operations is a plus.
A collaborative mentality to contribute to Team and Company success is expected.
Your determination to complete assignments and satisfy expectations will help us succeed.
A strong drive to help make improvements that will contribute to Company success, especially regarding accounting process development and complex workflow standardization.
Intermediate to advanced QuickBooks and/or other better accounting program skills are expected.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, Power BI, etc. skills are required. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 – Business Central strongly preferred.
Project accounting experience strongly preferred.
A working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles will help you succeed.
A bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar along with 5+ years’ relevant work experience is required.

Compensation: Commensurate upon Experience

Principals only. Recruiters please do not contact this job poster.

Please, no phone calls about this job!

EarthSoft provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, consultants, agents, and applicants for employment without regard to any legally protected status such as race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

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