Staff Accountant

CSA Ocean Sciences, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CSA Ocean Sciences, Inc. seeks a Staff Accountant to join the Stuart, FL finance team. Primary duties include posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting month-end close and financial reporting.

The role requires cost accounting expertise, 2–4 years of accounting experience, and strong GAAP knowledge. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems, including Acumatica, is desired.

Qualifications

• Cost accounting expertise including job costing, allocations, and variance analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in cost/project accounting.
• Strong general ledger, month-end close, and GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, prepaid, depreciation).
• Perform monthly bank and GL reconciliations and maintain schedules.
• Assist with monthly/year-end close and financial reporting.
• Analyze project costs, labor, subcontractors, and overhead.
• Support intercompany reconciliations and accounts payable/receivable.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Intercompany accounting

Multientity accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Acumatica

ERP software

Job description

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Staff Accountant

Full Time Stuart, FL, US

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, and other month-end adjustments.
• Perform monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliations and maintain supporting general ledger schedules.
• Assist with monthly and year-end close and the preparation of financial reports and statements.
• Apply cost accounting principles to track, reconcile, and analyze project costs, including labor, subcontractor costs, equipment, and other direct expenses.
• Review cost coding and allocations to ensure expenses are recorded accurately to the appropriate projects and accounts.
• Prepare job cost reports, investigate cost variances, and work with project managers to resolve discrepancies and support accurate project reporting.
• Perform intercompany reconciliations and assist with recording transactions among multiple entities.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting, depreciation, and sales and use tax reporting.
• Review general ledger activity, investigate unusual transactions, and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Maintain organized accounting records and provide supporting documentation for audit requests.
• Collaborate with accounting staff and other departments and assist with special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of cost accounting is required, including job costing, direct and indirect cost allocation, project cost analysis, and variance analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Two to four years of accounting experience preferred, with hands-on experience in cost accounting or project accounting.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and basic U.S. GAAP principles.
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Experience with multi-entity and intercompany accounting preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, reconciliations, and analysis of large data sets.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software; Acumatica experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and work with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Compensation

Salary is dependent on experience.

Position Type and Expected Hours

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Applicants must possess current, long-term authorization to work in the United States. CSA is unable to initiate visa sponsorship.

CSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other status protected by applicable law.