Staff Accountant

Cruit Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainable packaging manufacturer located in Miami, FL is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage the general ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP. Responsibilities include month-end close activities, financial analysis, budgeting, and support for audits. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with over 3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Quickbooks and Excel is necessary, making this role crucial for maintaining strong internal controls and efficient accounting practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience preferred, especially in food service/distribution or packaging.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger.
• Prepare and post journal and adjusting entries.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Review entries and reports from Accounting Assistant.

Skills

General Ledger Management

Financial Reporting

GAAP Compliance

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Quickbooks

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Quickbooks

Excel

Job description

We're partnered with a sustainable packaging manufacturer that's seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team in Miami, FL. This person will be responsible for managing the company's general ledger, performing month‑end close activities, and ensuring accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP. This role works closely with the Corporate Controller to maintain strong internal controls and support financial analysis, budgeting, and compliance efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, including cash, AR, AP, fixed assets, and accruals.
• Prepare and post journal entries and adjusting entries.
• Manage the month‑end and year‑end closing process.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Review entries and reports prepared by the Accounting Assistant for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and management reports.
• Support audits, tax filings, and other external reporting requirements.
• Identify process improvements to increase accounting efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in the food service/distribution or packaging space.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and month‑end close procedures.
• Proficiency with Quickbooks and Excel.

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing