Entry Level Staff Accountant

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Flex

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking an Entry-Level Junior Staff Accountant in Fort Lauderdale to join our team. You will prepare and post journal entries, assist with month-end close, and support payables and receivables while maintaining accurate records and documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or related field, familiarity with GAAP, and strong Excel skills. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply, with full benefits and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Internship or prior accounting experience preferred.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, SAP, or Oracle.
• Knowledge of GAAP principles.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances.
• Process invoices, expense reports, and other financial transactions.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Internship or prior accounting exp

Knowledge of GAAP principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Sage

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Entry-Level Junior Staff Accountant Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances
• Process invoices, expense reports, and other financial transactions
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or prior accounting experience preferred
• Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, SAP, or Oracle
• Knowledge of GAAP principles

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Recent graduates encouraged to apply
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Full Benefits Offered.

• PTO, Flex

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.