Client Overview:
Our Florida client is a growing consumer services company expanding into the South Florida market. They are looking to add a Staff Accountant to their team. The company operates across multiple business lines and continues to acquire new opportunities for growth.
Salary/Hourly Rate:
$70k
Position Overview:
The Staff Accountant will utilize Excel strongly and will play a key role in managing the company’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. This position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to support financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and proactive in identifying process improvements. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant:
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Utilize advanced Excel functions to support accounting and financial reporting activities.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, review and post journal entries, and monitor transactions for completeness and accuracy.
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, vendor payments, and customer collections.
- Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, coordinating with other teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Collaborate with the finance team to develop annual budgets and forecasts, monitor performance, and provide variance analysis.
- Conduct detailed financial analysis to support decision-making, identifying trends and opportunities for cost optimization.
- Assist in preparing tax returns and support audits, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and liaising with external advisors as needed.
Required Experience/Skills for the Staff Accountant:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in full-cycle accounting or 1 year of public accounting.
- Proficiency in full-cycle accounting, including financial reporting and month-end close.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Knowledge of tax regulations and compliance standards.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
Preferred Experience/Skills for the Staff Accountant:
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
- Experience in the consumer services industry is a plus.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- CPA certification or progress toward CPA is a plus.
- Continuing education in accounting or finance preferred.
Benefits:
- If eligible under the ACA, medical, dental and vision benefits and time off in accordance with local paid sick time laws will be offered.
- Additional benefits may include paid holidays, a 401(k)-retirement plan, life insurance, disability coverage, and an employee assistance program, where applicable.
- Other compensation programs may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, or other incentive compensation, where applicable.
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