Staff Accountant - Energy

Moss & Associates (Construction)•Fort Lauderdale, FL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant I is responsible for performing general ledger reconciliations for Moss, as well as preparing and entering Energy Division journal entries. This role collaborates across teams to ensure financial integrity and support financial reporting efforts in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, and/or 3+ years of experience in an accounting or administrative support setting
Strong understanding of accounting standards, general ledger, and month-end close
Ability to communicate complex reconciliation findings clearly to functional leads and senior staff
Ability to build strong working relationships with functional leads to ensure transaction completeness
Ability to manage competing priorities during the month-end close in a high-volume environment
Analytical and accurate in performing short reviews of workpapers and reconciliations
Demonstrates an execution mindset; provides peer-level guidance while incorporating senior feedback
Ability to work collaboratively to resolve transactional discrepancies across different departments

Nice To Haves

Construction industry experience preferred
Construction industry experience is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Perform general ledger account reconciliations for designated accounts and related divisions
Collaborate with functional leads across the division to ensure the completeness and accuracy of transactions
Reconcile vendor statements and communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies
Manage the preparation of journal entries
Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities in accordance with the company’s financial close calendar
Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy, identify trends, and provide variance insights
Process invoices accurately and timely
Draft and maintain technical accounting memos to document financial treatments, account reconciliations, and compliance with company policies
Develop, document, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline accounting workflows and ensure departmental consistency
Review credit card transactions and ensure proper coding consistent with company policy
Manage and reconcile deposits, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accounts receivable, accruals, and reserves to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance
Respond to internal inquiries, conduct accounting research, participate in special projects, and provide ad hoc financial analysis
Perform other duties as assigned