Staff Accountant

Smart Care Equipment Solutions•Brooksville, FL

10d

About The Position

5 Star Refrigeration is looking for a Staff Accountant This position combines general accounting duties and payroll responsibilities, including support for processing payroll for salaried and hourly employees. The Staff Accountant will collaborate with the Accounting Manager, Manager of Administration, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial records. Success in this role demands a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can handle sensitive information with diplomacy and confidentiality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
2+ years of relevant work experience
Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Advanced MS Excel skills (including VLOOKUP and pivot tables)
Experience with general ledger functions
Ability to work with a sense of urgency and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical abilities
Collaboration and Teamwork: Effectively communicates and partners with cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, Operations, Marketing)
Adaptability and Flexibility: Willing to embrace new processes and pivot quickly as the company evolves
Initiative and Proactiveness: Comfortable suggesting ideas for process improvements and taking ownership of tasks
Curiosity and Continuous Learning: Stays updated on relevant accounting standards, technology tools, and industry best practices
Strong Interpersonal Communication: Builds and maintains positive relationships; able to clearly share financial insights with stakeholders
Problem-Solving Mindset: Analyzes issues, interprets data, and proposes logical solutions or process enhancements
Resilience and Stress Management: Maintains professionalism and composure under tight deadlines and during high-pressure periods

Nice To Haves

Experience working in multiple ERP systems
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines consistently
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Assist with preparation and recording of monthly journal entries by compiling and analyzing account information
Work with the Accounting Manager to execute monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts
Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and other issues to bring to management’s attention
Assist with the preparation of accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with the established month-end close schedule
Assist in calculation and filing of sales tax for multiple states
Support internal and external audit processes
Help maintain control over the fixed asset system by ensuring that all asset additions, disposals, and transfers are processed on time and are reconciled to the general ledger
Review job costing analysis reports to assist in commission calculation and reviews
Assist in payroll processing to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll for salaried and hourly employees
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership