Staff Accountant

We are partnering with an established manufacturing and construction-related products company in Jacksonville to hire a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant who wants to build their career with a stable organization where people genuinely enjoy working. The company has one of the best cultures we've encountered in the Jacksonville market: supportive, down‑earth, collaborative, and refreshingly low‑drama , with very little employee turnover. This is a hands‑on Staff Accountant role with exposure to the full accounting cycle and an opportunity to take ownership of key accounting functions while working closely with an experienced team. What You’ll Do Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries Perform general ledger account reconciliations and research discrepancies Complete monthly bank and credit card reconciliations Maintain prepaid expenses, fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and other balance sheet accounts Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed Review invoices, coding, purchase orders, and supporting documentation for accuracy Support inventory accounting, including reconciliations, adjustments, and variance analysis Assist with job costing, project‑related accounting, and cost allocation Analyze manufacturing and operational expenses and investigate unusual variances Assist with revenue and expense recognition and ensure transactions are recorded in the appropriate period Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial reporting Assist with cash management and account activity Support sales/use tax and other accounting compliance requirements Assist with annual audits and provide requested schedules and documentation Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies Identify discrepancies, process gaps, and opportunities to improve accounting procedures Partner with operations and other departments to resolve accounting and financial questions Provide additional accounting and reporting support as needed What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred 2+ years of accounting experience; manufacturing, construction, distribution, or a related industry is highly preferred Solid understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles Hands‑on experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end close Strong Excel skills and comfort learning accounting/ERP systems High attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies Organized and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Someone who takes ownership, follows through, and doesn't need to be micromanaged Collaborative, approachable personality that fits well within a close‑knit team Schedule 100% onsite in Jacksonville, FL Monday–Friday | 8AM-5PM (or 8-4:30 if you want a 30 min lunch) The benefits and culture are a major differentiator: 100% employer‑paid medical coverage for the employee Medical benefits begin on Day 1 Dental and vision coverage 401(k) Strong PTO and paid holiday program Company closure for approximately two weeks from Christmas through New Year's Stable organization with very low employee turnover Supportive leadership and a genuinely collaborative team environment Down‑to‑earth culture without unnecessary corporate politics or drama This is the kind of opportunity that can be difficult to find: a solid accounting role with meaningful responsibility, strong benefits, stability, and a company culture where people tend to come and stay . #J-18808-Ljbffr Bell & Associates, Inc.