Staff Accountant / Accounting Analyst

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Staff Accountant / Accounting Analyst for a direct-hire, on-site role. The position offers a salary range of $65,000–$70,000 with comprehensive benefits and broad exposure to accounting operations across finance, operations, manufacturing, and HR.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with GAAP, journal entries, and month-end close

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred; other candidates considered.
• At least three years of general accounting, AP/AR, or related experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and general accounting practices.
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations and month-end close.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with an ERP or integrated accounting system.
• Manufacturing, inventory, or fixed-asset experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and annual close activities including journal entries.
• Reconcile general ledger, bank and credit card activity, fixed assets, inventory.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Maintain vendor and customer master data.
• Prepare sales tax filings and supporting documentation.
• Assist with audits, tax reporting, and internal financial reporting.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation.
• Coordinate internal-control documentation and identify gaps.
• Provide document-control support for the quality-management system.
• Collaborate with finance, HR, manufacturing, and auditors to ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

Excel

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Journal entries

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

ERP system

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Staff Accountant / Accounting Analyst

Gainesville, FL | On-site | Direct Hire

Salary: $65,000–$70,000 per year

A well-established Gainesville-area manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant/Accounting Analyst to join its finance team. This is a direct-hire opportunity offering a stable work environment, broad exposure to company accounting operations, and the opportunity to work closely with finance, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and human resources.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys a combination of hands‑on transactional accounting, month‑end close responsibilities, account analysis, and process improvement. The successful candidate will be organized, accurate, comfortable working independently, and able to investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.

What You’ll Do

• Support monthly and annual close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, reporting, and financial analysis
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank and credit card activity, fixed assets, inventory balances, and other financial records
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including vendor payments, customer invoicing, payment application, account research, and discrepancy resolution
• Maintain accurate vendor and customer master data
• Prepare sales tax filings and supporting documentation
• Assist with audits, tax reporting, and internal financial reporting
• Maintain organized and complete accounting records and supporting documentation
• Help coordinate internal-control documentation, identify gaps, and recommend process improvements
• Provide limited document-control support for the company’s quality-management system
• Collaborate with finance, HR, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, customers, vendors, and auditors to resolve issues and ensure accurate reporting

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field preferred
• Relevant education and experience may be considered in place of a bachelor’s degree
• At least three years of general accounting, accounts payable/accounts receivable, or related experience
• Working knowledge of GAAP and general accounting practices
• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and month‑end close
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience working with an ERP or integrated accounting system preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and recordkeeping skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing deadlines
• Manufacturing, inventory‑accounting, or fixed‑asset experience is highly desirable

Compensation

• $65,000–$70,000 annually, depending on experience
• Direct‑hire, full‑time position
• Comprehensive employee benefits

This search is being conducted confidentially by a local professional recruiting firm. Qualified candidates will receive additional information about the employer and opportunity during the interview process.

All inquiries and applications will be handled confidentially.