Staff Accountant

Jacuzzi Group; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacuzzi Group is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Accounting & Finance team with daily accounting, general ledger maintenance, month-end close, and compliance monitoring. This role operates remotely across the United States, ensuring policy adherence and accurate financial records.

The position requires a Bachelor's in accounting/finance, 2–4 years of experience, U.S. GAAP knowledge, Excel proficiency, and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience; internship or corporate accounting preferred.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Bilingual: English (advanced level).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas).
• Experience using ERP systems (e.g., Infor, NetSuite).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates integrity, reliability, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, and adjustments per US GAAP.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close to meet deadlines.
• Support preparation of financial statements, internal reports, and audit schedules.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow reporting.
• Review employee expense reports for accuracy and policy adherence.
• Coordinate with HR and department managers on compliance issues.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by providing documentation.
• Prepare recurring and ad-hoc schedules for budgeting and forecasting.
• Perform other tasks or special projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Integrity & confidentiality

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems (Infor, NetSuite)

Job description

The Staff Accountant supports the Accounting & Finance team through daily accounting activities, general ledger maintenance, and compliance monitoring. This role plays a key part in month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and ensuring employees follow company travel and expense policies.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

· Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, and adjustments in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (U.S. GAAP).

· Maintain, analyze, and reconcile general ledger accounts on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.

· Assist with month-end and year-end close, ensuring deadlines are met.

· Support preparation of financial statements, internal reports, and audit schedules.

Banking & Cash Management

· Perform weekly and monthly bank account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

· Monitor cash activity and assist with cash flow reporting.

Expense Management & Compliance

· Monitor compliance with company travel and expense policies.

· Review employee expense reports for accuracy, proper coding, and adherence to policy.

· Track corporate credit card transactions and ensure timely submission of expense reports.

· Follow up with employees on overdue or incomplete expense reports to ensure compliance.

· Coordinate with HR and department managers regarding outstanding compliance issues when needed.

Compliance & Internal Controls

· Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing supporting documentation.

· Help improve internal processes and strengthen financial controls.

· Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and U.S. GAAP.

Reporting & Analysis

· Prepare recurring and ad-hoc schedules for management, budgeting, and forecasting.

· Assist with variance analysis and provide explanations for unusual or unexpected activity.

Other

· Perform other tasks or special projects as assigned by management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

• 2-4 years of accounting experience; internship or corporate accounting experience preferred.

• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

• Bilingual: English (advance level advance required).

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas).

• Experience using ERP systems (e.g., Infor, NetSuite).

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Effective communication skills and professionalism when interacting with employees.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrates integrity, reliability, and confidentiality.

Benefits exceeding the law

Job 100% remote