Staff Accountant

MAFÉ Resources; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MAFÉ Resources in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting and finance team. This role will maintain accurate financial records, support the month-end close, and provide leadership with reliable financial information.

You will work across departments to resolve discrepancies, prepare financial statements, and assist with budgeting and forecasting while growing into greater responsibility as the company expands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least two years of general accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Hands-on experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, SAP, Oracle, or another accounting platform.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Effective analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and consistently meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post recurring and adjusting journal entries.
• Perform bank, balance-sheet, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
• Assist with preparing financial statements and management reports.
• Review account activity and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Prepare account schedules and supporting financial documentation.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Provide documentation and support during internal and external audits.
• Partner with other departments to resolve accounting-related questions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and internal controls.
• Perform additional accounting projects as assigned.

Skills

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Sage

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Our client is an established and growing organization in the Jacksonville area seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting and finance team. This position will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the month-end close, and providing leadership with reliable financial information.

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of their work, investigating discrepancies, and collaborating with colleagues across the organization. This opportunity offers exposure to multiple areas of accounting and a clear path to take on greater responsibility as the company continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post recurring and adjusting journal entries
• Perform bank, balance-sheet, and general ledger reconciliations
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities
• Assist with preparing financial statements and management reports
• Review account activity and investigate discrepancies
• Maintain accurate accounts payable and accounts receivable records
• Prepare account schedules and supporting financial documentation
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Provide documentation and support during internal and external audits
• Partner with other departments to resolve accounting-related questions
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and internal controls
• Perform additional accounting projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• At least two years of general accounting experience
• Working knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Hands‑on experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end close
• Experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, SAP, Oracle, or another accounting platform
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Effective analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize assignments and consistently meet deadlines

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking stability, professional development, and long-term advancement within a collaborative organization.