Staff Accountant

Aston Carter•Jacksonville, FL

6d•$30 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting the organization’s financial operations by preparing and maintaining accurate accounting records, assisting with period-end closes, and contributing to budgeting and forecasting activities. This position reports to the Controller and works closely with colleagues across the organization to ensure timely, reliable financial information and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 2 years of accounting experience.
Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting and journal entry preparation.
Experience assisting with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
Proficiency in bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
Experience processing accounts payable invoices using a 3-way match.
Strong understanding of GAAP and its application in day-to-day accounting.
Excellent Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP functions.
Working knowledge of payroll accounting, grant accounting, job costing, cash flow, debits, and credits.
Ability to produce clear, accurate financial reports for management.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a government or public sector accounting environment is beneficial.
Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a friendly team environment.
Commitment to professional growth and openness to merit-based performance evaluations.

Responsibilities

Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Post journal entries to the general ledger in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures.
Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations to verify the accuracy of financial records.
Support accounts payable as a backup by processing invoices using a 3-way match process.
Participate in the budgeting and forecasting process, including data collection, analysis, and preparation of supporting schedules.
Produce financial and operational reports for all levels of management to support decision-making.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance internal controls.
Apply principles of GAAP in all accounting activities to ensure compliance and consistency.
Support payroll accounting, grant accounting, job costing, cash flow tracking, and other related accounting functions as needed.