Staff Accountant

GA Foods; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GA Foods is seeking a Staff Accountant in St. Petersburg, FL to join our finance team. The role focuses on month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in accounting/finance, at least 3 years of professional accounting experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. On-site role with potential hybrid after probation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional accounting experience.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with problem-solving ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS NAV, MS Office, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end close journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Compile department expense allocations and ensure correct account coding.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules.
• Analyze financial activity for trends and required reclassifications.
• Respond to P&L inquiries from departmental leaders.
• Assist with inventory processes and year-end audits.
• Support special projects as directed by the Controller.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Strong communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

MS NAV

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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Staff Accountant

Full Time Professionals St. Petersburg, FL, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1239

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Staff Accountant

The team at GA Foods has an outstanding opportunity for a Staff Accountant. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and team player with excellent analytical and strong communication skills. The position requires a quick learner who takes ownership of their work, that can troubleshoot/problem solve independently, and is eager to make improvements and create efficiencies. The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining financial records to ensure financial transactions are properly recorded and reconciled. They also analyze financial results to identify corrective actions and support the preparation of accurate financial statements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Accurately prepare month-end close journal entries with adequate supporting documentation
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including appropriate identification and resolution of any reconciling items
• Compile expense allocations from various departments and ensure accurate account coding
• Maintain fixed assets supporting schedules
• Review financial activity to identify trends, anomalies, and necessary reclasses
• Respond to P&L inquiries received from departmental leaders
• Perform sales & use tax calculations and complete online filings
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual physical inventory process
• Support fulfillment of requests received from external auditors
• Assist with special projects as requested by the Controller
• Other tasks or responsibilities assigned by leadership

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or a combination of education and experience- required
• Minimum of 3 years of professional accounting experience - required
• Ability and willingness to work in a dynamic team environment
• Strong mathematical, accounting, and analytical skills, with demonstrated critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task, and work in an organized, detailed manner
• Process-oriented with strong time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills and experience with accounting software (MS NAV experience is a plus)
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment or cost accounting experience - preferred

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is largely a desk-bound role with typical office noise; however, frequent movement throughout the office is required. Frequent sitting, standing, and walking are daily activities. Some bending and filing may be required (<10% of the time). This would require the ability to lift files (<10 lbs.), open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Over 2/3 of Time: See; Sit; Use hands to finger/handle/feel; Talk or Hear.

Position Type:

This is a full-time, non-exempt-level position based at GA Foods headquarters. This role requires on site presence and may be eligible for hybrid opportunity after the probationary period.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Confidential. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Drug-Free Workplace / Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer

Notice to Staffing and Recruiting Agencies

G.A. Food Services of Pinellas County, LLC , including its subsidiaries and affiliated companies (“GA Foods”), does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies, search firms, or other third-party recruiters.

All agency engagements must be authorized in advance by GA Foods Legal Department and governed by a fully executed written agreement with GA Foods. Any candidate information submitted without such an agreement, including submissions made directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered unsolicited and will not create a legal obligation to pay any referral, placement, or other fee, regardless of whether GA Foods subsequently contacts, considers, or hires the candidate.