Staff Accountant

ADT; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ADT is seeking a Staff Accountant in Boca Raton, FL to assist with day‑to‑day maintenance of the general ledger and basic financial reporting. You will reconcile accounts, prepare journal entries, and support month‑end and year‑end close while complying with internal controls and SOX requirements.

Strong Excel skills and Oracle ERP experience are preferred. The role collaborates with auditors and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data and continuous process improvements across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• 1.5–5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP ledgers systems preferred (Oracle).
• Proficiency in Excel and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile GL accounts monthly and research discrepancies.
• Reconcile sub-ledgers to GL as needed.
• Maintain and enhance financial systems and reporting mechanisms.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and schedules.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings.
• Coordinate with other departments and external sources.
• Support internal controls and SOX compliance and assist auditors.
• Provide information for audits and special projects.

Skills

Organized

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Independent work

Accounting concepts

Excel

Tech savvy

Analytical thinking

Accountability

Change management

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Summary:

Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and in preparing basic financial reports. Responsible for account reconciliations and documentation of source data (manual and systematic). Review, analyze and document job processes and account reconciliation processes done outside of the GL group. Assist the general ledger department with process improvements and account reconciliation efficiencies. Familiar with Sarbanes Oxley requirements and assist in maintaining those controls. Interact with external and internal auditors on a regular basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reconcile low to moderately complex general ledger accounts monthly including research and resolution of discrepancies.
• Reconcile sub-ledgers to GL as required.
• Maintain and enhance financial systems and reporting mechanisms.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Participate in month end, quarter end and year end closings.
• Communicate with team members from other functional areas as well as external sources.
• Comply with Internal controls and best practices and assist in other accounting projects as requested.
• Provide information for auditors and other special projects.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other business-related field.

Experience:

• 1.5 to 5 years of experience in accounting
• Experience with ERP ledgers systems is preferred (Oracle)

Skills:

• Must be organized and detail oriented, flexible, able to work independently, good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand accounting concepts and apply them.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Comfortable with and able to utilize computer technology.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical thinking skills.
• Accountability & Drive for Results: Strong customer focus and collaborative skills.
• Change Agent: Ability and readiness to embrace and successfully drive/implement change.
• Functional/technical skills: strong fundamentals in accounting and US GAAP.
• Team player: comfort in operating within a dynamic, complex organizational structure.