Staff Accountant

CFS; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings program

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Large-scale corporate accounting

Job summary

CFS, located in Orlando, FL, invites a Staff Accountant to join its corporate accounting team. The role covers general ledger activity, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting, with exposure to broader Accounting & Finance initiatives.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 3–5 years of experience, GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills, plus ERP familiarity. You will support audits, budgeting, and system projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 3–5 years accounting experience in GL and month-end close.
• Strong hands-on experience preparing journal entries and reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and corporate accounting practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries within month-end timelines.
• Compile and evaluate financial information for accounts across the close process.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain schedules.
• Investigate discrepancies and provide timely resolutions.
• Assist in preparing balance sheet and P&L reporting; support audits and budgeting.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Compensation: $70,000–$75,000

Location: Orlando, FL

Must be based in or within commuting distance of the Greater Orlando area.

About The Opportunity

A large, established organization is looking for a Staff Accountant to join its corporate accounting team. This position offers meaningful responsibility across general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting while providing exposure to broader Accounting & Finance initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in corporate accounting and be ready to take on increased ownership within a structured, collaborative environment.

Why Consider This Role?

• Stable, established organization with opportunities for long-term career development
• Direct responsibility for general ledger activity and monthly close processes
• Exposure to financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, and external audits
• Opportunity to work within a structured corporate accounting environment
• Comprehensive benefits, paid time off, retirement programs, and professional development opportunities
• Potential to expand responsibilities and grow within the Accounting & Finance organization

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries in accordance with established month-end closing timelines
• Compile and evaluate financial information for assigned accounts and areas throughout the close process
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules
• Investigate discrepancies, reconciling items, and unusual account activity and assist with timely resolution
• Review financial variances and provide explanations and supporting analysis to senior accounting leadership
• Maintain accurate general ledger and subledger records
• Assist in preparing balance sheet and profit and loss financial reporting
• Respond to external audit requests and assemble required supporting documentation
• Provide accounting and reporting assistance related to budgeting activities
• Support financial and accounting initiatives involving system implementations, audits, budgeting cycles, and other special projects
• Provide requested financial information and analysis to support broader accounting initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 3–5 years of accounting experience in a general ledger and month-end close environment required
• Strong hands-on experience preparing journal entries and completing balance sheet reconciliations
• Working knowledge of GAAP and corporate accounting practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including creating, analyzing, and interpreting spreadsheets
• Experience using accounting software or ERP systems
• Ability to meet firm accounting deadlines and work additional hours when necessary during peak financial reporting periods
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements

Benefits & Career Development

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings program
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Exposure to a large-scale corporate accounting environment
• Opportunity to take on additional responsibilities and progress within Accounting & Finance

The Ideal Candidate

This opportunity is well suited for an accountant who has established a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close and is ready to build upon that experience in a larger corporate environment.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, comfortable working against reporting deadlines, and interested in gaining broader exposure to financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, audits, and accounting initiatives while continuing to grow professionally.

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