Associate Accountant

Join James Moore & Co., P.L.Build Your Future with a Top 200 Firm!Kickstart your career with a leading public accounting and business consulting firm that's all about helping you grow! At James Moore & Co., we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch services to a variety of industries. With offices across Florida (Daytona Beach, DeLand, Gainesville, Ocala, and Tallahassee), James Moore specializes in tax, assurance, accounting & controllership, wealth management, HR solutions, technology solutions, and more. We work with a diverse range of industries from cutting-edge startups, collegiate athletics, healthcare, government, and nonprofit organizations to construction, manufacturing, and real estate.We're searching for an Associate Accountant to join our Accounting & Auditing team in our Gainesville office.In this role, you will support a variety of client engagements by applying accounting and auditing principles, preparing workpapers, gathering and analyzing client data, and assisting with audits, reviews, and compilations across a diverse range of industries. You will work closely with experienced team members while developing your technical skills and gaining exposure to a variety of clients and service lines.This position offers an excellent opportunity for early-career accounting professionals to build a strong foundation in public accounting while contributing to meaningful client work in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.Required Qualifications:A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related fieldBasic proficiency with Outlook, Word, and ExcelKey Responsibilities:Apply appropriate accounting and auditing knowledge on workpapers and assignments to ensure accurate and reliable data for clients' needs.Utilize accounting and auditing software to manage client data, tasks, and documentation.Connect with various supervisors on current and future jobs to determine the needs of the team and client.Gather data samples from clients to prepare workpapers for audits.Verify the accuracy of client-submitted data, identify and resolve discrepancies, and communicate necessary clarification or escalate issues.Corrective action as needed on quality control of submitted work.Review contracts, leases, and similar documentation between clients and third parties.Investigate industries and service lines to determine areas of interest.Participate in recruiting events as a representative of their department to provide candidates with information about career opportunities.Ensure compliance with regulatory accounting and auditing standards.Collaborate across various organizational departments and work with cross-functional teams to execute goals.Comply with the Firm's training and continuous education requirements.Meet the Firm's guidelines for productivity and utilization standards.Full-Time Employee Benefits:Salary and Career Advancement: Competitive salary and a solid career path to grow your professional experience that includes career development and training.You're Covered: Generous benefits package with 2 comprehensive healthcare options that include healthcare (PPO and High Deductible PPO), dental, and vision insurance for all full-time employees.Work Schedules: Flexible Schedule Options, Paid Parental Leave, and Summer Schedule.Holidays: 12 Paid Holidays that include a full week of winter break in December.401(k): Firm contributes 4-5% annually, regardless of personal contributions.Flexible PTO: not unlimited; requires you to take minimum of 2 weeks off/year - one week consecutively.CPA Exam: completion reimbursement & bonus program.Tuition Reimbursement: Available for eligible education expenses."Dress For Your Day": Allows professional attire flexibility, including jeans, while requiring business attire for formal client engagements.