Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant
Location: Orlando, FL
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Opportunity
A rapidly growing private aviation company is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and wants to play an important role in a company experiencing significant growth.
The company currently supports 15 franchise locations and plans to add additional franchises as it continues to expand. The accounting department is currently lean, providing the successful candidate with significant visibility and the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as the organization grows.
This position is ideal for someone who combines strong accounting fundamentals with excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills. The Staff Accountant will work closely with franchise owners, customers, company leadership, and external accounting partners.
Responsibilities
• Prepare and record daily journal entries and other accounting transactions
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• Reconcile franchise payments and related accounts
• Perform various balance sheets and general ledger account reconciliations
• Assist with month-end close activities
• Review transactions for accuracy and completeness
• Research and resolve discrepancies and outstanding items
• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records
• Work with franchise owners and internal stakeholders to resolve accounting and payment questions
• Provide professional and responsive customer service to franchise owners and customers
• Assist the CFO and external CPA firm with accounting and financial reporting needs
• Support financial statement preparation and month-end processes
• Help improve accounting processes and procedures as the company continues to grow
• Take on additional accounting responsibilities as the organization and accounting team expand
Qualifications
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles
• Hands-on experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting
• Strong QuickBooks experience required
• Experience with Accounting Seed or other accounting/ERP systems is a plus
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with franchise owners, customers, management, and external accounting professionals
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a small team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing company where priorities may evolve
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
• Personable and approachable
• Customer-service oriented
• An excellent communicator
• Proactive and resourceful
• Comfortable asking questions and solving problems
• Detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger picture
• Adaptable and excited about working in a high-growth environment
Growth Opportunity
The company is experiencing significant growth, with continued expansion of its franchise network and accounting operations. The Staff Accountant will have the opportunity to become an integral part of the accounting function and grow professionally as the department expands.
If you are a strong accountant who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and being part of a growing organization, we would like to hear from you.


Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.