We are working with a client in Sarasota that is looking for a Staff Accountant to join their growing team. This role is onsite Monday - Thursday and on Fridays remote.
Staff Accountant Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting to the SEC and other regulatory bodies.
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed asset transactions.
- Reconcile bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and intercompany transactions.
- Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
- Maintain supporting documentation for all financial transactions.
- Assist with vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and invoice processing.
- Ensure accurate customer billing and collections processing.
- Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
- Assist with sales tax, property tax, and other compliance filings.
- Support corporate tax reporting and preparation in coordination with tax advisors.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve internal controls.
- Support ERP system enhancements and accounting software implementations.
Staff Accountant Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a publicly traded company or audit firm.
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite preferred).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.