Senior Staff Accountant

Passero Associates • St. Augustine, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Passero Associates is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to join its Finance team. The role supports the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions, including general ledger accounting, monthly and annual close processes, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and internal controls. The successful candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while contributing to the Finance team.

Passero Associates is a multidisciplinary professional AEC firm founded in 1972, with more than 180 professionals across nine offices. It provides architecture, aviation, civil and structural engineering, planning, transportation, surveying, and related services throughout the northeastern, southeastern, and midwestern United States. The company states that it is unable to sponsor visas and is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• At least three years of experience in public accounting and/or a corporate accounting environment, preferably in audit and assurance.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation or actively pursuing certification.
• Experience in professional services, architecture, engineering, or consulting environments.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or similar ERP systems.
• Familiarity with multi-entity accounting, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and ASC 842 lease accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and adjusting entries.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate account discrepancies.
• Support monthly and annual financial close processes and preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Prepare financial analyses and supporting schedules for management, external auditors, and tax advisors.
• Maintain and enhance accounting procedures, internal controls, and financial reporting processes.
• Assist with management reporting, financial analyses, and special projects as assigned.
• Prepare a limited number of monthly client invoices and coordinate with Project Managers as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting efficiencies, streamline processes, and leverage technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior