Staff Accountant

L. Rose Recruiting • South Apopka, FL

6d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Blezoo, a family-owned promotional marketing agency in Apopka, Florida, is seeking a Staff Accountant to take ownership of the company's accounting function. The Staff Accountant will serve as the primary in-house accounting professional, managing daily financial transactions, month-end close, financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement. The role works directly with the CEO to maintain financial accuracy, support business decisions, and identify opportunities to improve processes.

This position suits an experienced accounting professional who is dependable, resourceful, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with leadership and other departments. Blezoo describes its environment as collaborative, entrepreneurial, creative, and evolving, with a small team where priorities may shift and employees are encouraged to take initiative and contribute to continuous improvement.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally in a Staff Accountant role or as the primary accounting professional within a small business.
• Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks.
• Working knowledge of sales tax, including multi-state requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain confidentiality.
• Dependable, resourceful, and detail-oriented, with the ability to take ownership and find solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in promotional products, printing, marketing, or a related industry.
• Experience presenting financial insights and recommendations directly to business owners or senior leadership.
• Familiarity with accounting automation and AI-powered productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing, deposits, and payment processing.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on payments to support cash flow.
• Reconcile bank accounts, vendor statements, and other financial accounts.
• Maintain accurate financial records and an organized general ledger in QuickBooks.
• Review job costs against client billing to ensure expenses are captured and recovered.
• Manage vendor financial information, payment terms, and client tax exemption documentation.
• Own the month-end closing process and complete timely, accurate reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and maintain CPA-ready financial records.
• Monitor cash flow, analyze financial data, and identify trends or potential concerns.
• Provide financial information and insights to support leadership decisions.
• Manage sales tax filings, including multi-state requirements.
• Prepare licensing royalty reports and maintain business licenses.
• Support tax preparation and internal or external audits.
• Maintain internal controls and safeguard confidential financial information.
• Research new financial, tax, or regulatory requirements and coordinate next steps.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and improve accuracy.
• Use technology, automation, and AI tools where appropriate to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with sales and other departments to resolve billing questions and financial discrepancies.
• Support special projects and evolving business needs.
• Manage the accounting function independently, follow through on responsibilities, and keep leadership informed.
• Identify discrepancies, financial risks, and improvement opportunities proactively.
• Communicate with the CEO, vendors, and internal teams to resolve issues professionally.
• Adapt to changing priorities and take on new responsibilities as the business grows.

Benefits

• Opportunity to own the accounting function and work closely with the CEO.
• Collaborative, close-knit creative team that values initiative, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to improve processes, expand responsibilities, and contribute to the success of a growing business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed