Junior Staff Accountant; Accounting Degree

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Professionals Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

We are seeking a detail-oriented and newly experienced Junior Accountant to support General Ledger reconciliations, AP/AR activities, and inventory accounting operations. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting month-end closing, year-end closing, budget & forecasting, audits and ensuring integrity across inventory and balance sheet accounts and improving accounting processes and controls. solid background in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budget & Forecasting, audits, Taxes and Inventory accounting.

This role will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, supporting month-end closing, year-end closing, and audits. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, hands-on reconciliation experience, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• CPA or CPA-track preferred
• 1 - 3+ years of accounting experience
• Strong General Ledger and Sub General reconciliation experience required.
• Experience with inventory accounting and inventory reconciliations
• Standard costing, cycle counts, and inventory controls
• Multi-entity or multi-location accounting environments
• Supporting month-end close, year-end close, budget, audits
• Knowledge of AP/AR processes and financial reporting
• Manufacturing, distribution, aerospace, marine, or inventory-heavy industries
• ERP system experience preferred (IFS experience a plus)
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and work independently.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Preferred Industry
  
  Experience:
• Manufacturing
• Distribution
• Aerospace
• Marine
• Full-time position In Office
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Opportunity to gain experience within a dynamic finance organization.

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has deep experience with GL reconciliations, AP/AR, and Inventory accounting Taxes, VAT, Budget & Forecasting, Audits and Special Projects. The role offers exposure to inventory operations, financial reporting, and leadership collaboration within the accounting function. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of identifying discrepancies while improving financial accuracy and operational processes.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys solving complex reconciliation issues, improving processes, and partnering with operational teams to ensure financial accuracy.