Staff Accountant Job Coral Gables area,Florida USA,Accounting

Client Overview:

Our Florida client is a growing consumer services company expanding into the South Florida market. They are looking to add a Staff Accountant to their team. The company operates across multiple business lines and continues to acquire new opportunities for growth.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$70k

Position Overview:

The Staff Accountant will utilize Excel strongly and will play a key role in managing the company’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. This position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to support financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and proactive in identifying process improvements. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

of the Staff Accountant:

Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
Utilize advanced Excel functions to support accounting and financial reporting activities.
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, review and post journal entries, and monitor transactions for completeness and accuracy.
Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, vendor payments, and customer collections.
Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, coordinating with other teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Collaborate with the finance team to develop annual budgets and forecasts, monitor performance, and provide variance analysis.
Conduct detailed financial analysis to support decision-making, identifying trends and opportunities for cost optimization.
Assist in preparing tax returns and support audits, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and liaising with external advisors as needed.

Required Experience/Skills for the Staff Accountant:

Minimum of 2 years of experience in full-cycle accounting or 1 year of public accounting.
Proficiency in full-cycle accounting, including financial reporting and month-end close.
Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
Knowledge of tax regulations and compliance standards.
Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Preferred Experience /Skills for the Staff Accountant:

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
Experience in the consumer services industry is a plus.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
CPA certification or progress toward CPA is a plus.
Continuing education in accounting or finance preferred.

Benefits:

If eligible under the ACA, medical, dental and vision benefits and time off in accordance with local paid sick time laws will be offered.
Additional benefits may include paid holidays, a 401(k)-retirement plan, life insurance, disability coverage, and an employee assistance program, where applicable.
Other compensation programs may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, or other incentive compensation, where applicable.

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