Staff Accountant

Client Overview:

Our Fort Lauderdale client is a growing consumer services company expanding into the South Florida market. They are looking for a Staff Accountant to join their team. They have different business lines and are continuing to acquire more opportunities.

Salary/Hourly Rate: 

$60k - $65k

Position Overview:

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in managing the company’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. This position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to support financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and proactive in identifying process improvements. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards as a Staff Accountant.
• General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, review and post journal entries, and monitor transactions for completeness and accuracy.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable: Oversee AP/AR processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, vendor payments, and customer collections.
• Month-end and Year-end Close: Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, coordinating with other teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with the finance team to develop annual budgets and forecasts, monitor performance, and provide variance analysis as a Staff Accountant.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct a detailed financial analysis to support decision-making, identifying trends and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Tax Compliance: Assist in preparing tax returns and support audits, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and liaising with external advisors as needed, as a Staff Accountant.

Required Experience/Skills for the Staff Accountant:

• Knowledge of tax regulations and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in accounting or multiple internships
• Strong academic understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting basics.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Staff Accountant:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.
• Experience in the consumer services industry is a plus.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Continuing education in Accounting or Finance is preferred.

Benefits:

• If eligible under the ACA, medical, dental, and vision benefits and time off in accordance with local paid sick time laws will be offered. 
• Additional benefits may include paid holidays and a 401(K) retirement plan.
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and an employee assistance program, where applicable. 
• Other compensation programs may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, or other incentive compensation, where applicable.
• Commitment to diversity.