Principal Accountant, GAAP & Controls Lead

Real Soft, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Soft, Inc. is seeking an Accountant Principal for a 7-month assignment, with locations in Jacksonville, FL or Charlotte, NC, and a target pay rate of $75.00/hr.

The role emphasizes accurate GAAP-based financial reporting, robust internal controls, and management collaboration to support decision-making. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, CPA preferred, and be able to work in-office five days a week.

Qualifications

• Ability to research accounting or regulatory guidance and apply to transactions or business activities independently.
• Understanding of corporate accounting processes and accounting policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and oversees records of organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP, organizational standards, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Owns or assists other general ledger account owners with reconciliation of month end account balances and verification especially for more complex items.
• Completes month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities related to bank transactions including preparing journal entries and the appropriate audit work papers for complex transaction or activities.
• Identifies areas for process improvement in the accounting department to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
• Establishes and maintains robust internal control systems to safeguard the bank's assets and ensure the integrity of our financial data and reporting.
• Supports junior and mid-level accounting staff in the development of their professional skills.
• Researches the impacts of new accounting standards, reporting requirements, and regulatory standards on existing and new transaction accounting regulations.
• Prepares and/or reviews support for financial or regulatory disclosure.

Skills

Accounting research

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

CPA preferred

Job description

Real Soft, Inc. is seeking an Accountant Principal for a 7-month assignment, with locations in Jacksonville, FL or Charlotte, NC, and a target pay rate of $75.00/hr.

The role emphasizes accurate GAAP-based financial reporting, robust internal controls, and management collaboration to support decision-making. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, CPA preferred, and be able to work in-office five days a week.