Staff Accountant

CFS; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Orlando is seeking a Staff Accountant to support month-end close, journal entries, and sales accounting for development projects. You will work with Accounting, Finance, Land Development, and Operations teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role emphasizes construction/project-based accounting exposure and offers a clear path for advancement within the accounting and finance function. Onsite, fully in the Orlando area, with bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience with strong general ledger and month-end close exposure.
• Homebuilding, construction, real estate, or project-based accounting experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account analyses, and supporting schedules while assisting with month-end close activities.
• Maintain sales-related accounting activity, including sales journal entries and transaction review.
• Perform balance sheet reconcilations, research variances, and resolve outstanding reconciling items.
• Partner with Operations and Land teams regarding purchase orders, invoice coding, expense reporting, and accounting inquiries.
• Support financial reporting, account analysis, credit card reconciliations, and special projects.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Compensation: $70,000–$80,000 + Bonus Opportunity

Location: South Orlando, FL | Fully Onsite

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

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This Staff Accountant opportunity offers the chance to join a nationally recognized homebuilding and construction organization with a strong reputation for growth, operational excellence, and long-term employee development. The company continues to expand throughout Florida while maintaining a collaborative culture where accounting professionals have visibility, ownership, and opportunities to grow.

As a Staff Accountant, you'll play a key role in the financial operations supporting active communities and development projects. The Staff Accountant will work closely with Accounting, Finance, Land Development, and Operations teams while gaining exposure to construction accounting, sales activity, budgeting support, and month-end reporting.

This position is ideal for a Staff Accountant who wants to move beyond routine accounting tasks and gain broader business exposure in an industry where accounting directly impacts operational performance and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant

• Prepare journal entries, account analyses, and supporting schedules while assisting with month-end close activities as the Staff Accountant
• Maintain sales-related accounting activity, including sales journal entries and transaction review, as the Staff Accountant
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, research variances, and resolve outstanding reconciling items as the Staff Accountant
• Partner with Operations and Land teams regarding purchase orders, invoice coding, expense reporting, and accounting inquiries as the Staff Accountant
• Support financial reporting, account analysis, credit card reconciliations, and special projects as the Staff Accountant

Qualifications For The Staff Accountant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience with strong general ledger and month-end close exposure
• Homebuilding, construction, real estate, or project-based accounting experience strongly preferred

What You'll Gain as the Staff Accountant

• Opportunity to join a stable and growing construction organization
• Exposure to homebuilding operations and project-based accounting
• Direct interaction with experienced accounting and finance leadership
• Competitive compensation with bonus potential
• Clear opportunities for advancement within Accounting & Finance
• Long-term stability within a well-established industry leader

Who Thrives as the Staff Accountant

The ideal Staff Accountant is analytical, organized, and eager to take ownership of assigned responsibilities. This Staff Accountant enjoys solving problems, working across departments, and understanding how accounting supports operational success. Candidates with a strong general ledger foundation and an interest in construction or homebuilding will find excellent long-term growth potential in this role.