A Staff Accountant opportunity is available with a growing organization in Jacksonville.
This is a great opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who has a solid accounting foundation and is ready to continue developing their experience in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, takes initiative, and enjoys working as part of a collaborative accounting team.
In this role, you will play an important part in maintaining accurate accounting records while supporting senior team members across a variety of general accounting and financial reporting activities.
Why Consider This Opportunity
- Hands-on exposure to month-end close and general ledger accounting
- Opportunity to strengthen your experience with financial reporting and account analysis
- Exposure to audit and SEC reporting support
- Opportunity to work closely with experienced accounting professionals
- Variety of responsibilities and ad hoc accounting projects
- Professional growth and development potential
- Hybrid flexibility after the initial training and ramp-up period
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with month-end close by preparing journal entries and performing variance analysis
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts
- Maintain schedules for fixed assets, prepaids, and other accruals
- Support audits and SEC reporting by preparing supporting documentation and analyzing data
- Perform ad hoc accounting and financial reporting projects as requested by management
- Provide general accounting support to senior staff as needed
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Minimum 1 year of experience with month-end close procedures, including preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and account analysis
- Strong understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including lookups and pivot tables
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to take initiative and work effectively in a dynamic environment
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA or currently working toward CPA licensure
- Public-company experience, including exposure to SEC reporting and compliance
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central