Staff Accountant

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RFT Odessa, FL, US

Reports to:
Corporate Controller

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Odessa, FL

BFC is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to support accounts payable, cash posting, document compliance, and general accounting operations at our corporate office in Odessa, Florida.

The Staff Accountant I performs transactional accounting and document-quality control to ensure vendor invoices and payment documentation are accurate, complete, properly approved, and compliant with company and project requirements.

The successful candidate will demonstrate accountability, sound judgment, and the ability to identify discrepancies, resolve routine issues independently, and escalating complex matters appropriately. This position collaborates with Accounts Payable, Procurement, Project Management, Contracts, vendors, and the Finance team and offers opportunities to assume broader accounting responsibilities as experience develops.

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• Process vendor invoices, verifying accuracy, coding, approvals, company and project information, purchase orders, and required supporting documentation.
• Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation, as applicable.
• Review lien waivers, payment releases, and related documentation for completeness, proper execution, and compliance with company and project requirements.
• Work with vendors and internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies, missing documentation, outstanding invoices, and vendor statement differences.
• Support payment runs and establish and maintain vendor records in SAP.
• Post and apply daily cash receipts and customer payments to the appropriate accounts, invoices, and projects.
• Research and resolve unidentified or unapplied cash and other routine accounting discrepancies, escalating complex matters when appropriate.
• Assist with bank, account, and balance-sheet reconciliations; routine journal entries; month-end close; and other general accounting activities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and organized accounting and compliance records and support internal and external audit requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable, documentation, compliance, and accounting processes.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and debit and credit concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to review financial and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, resolve routine issues independently, and escalating complex matters appropriately.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and meet established deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with vendors and internal departments, including Accounts Payable, Procurement, Project Management, Contracts, and Finance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• One to three years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, cash application, compliance, construction administration, or a related field.
• Experience reviewing purchase orders, vendor invoices, lien waivers, payment releases, or other payment documentation is beneficial.
• Experience using an ERP or accounting system, such as SAP, Oracle, Sage, or Viewpoint, is beneficial.
• Exposure to cash applications, bank reconciliations, general ledger accounting, quality control, compliance, or document review processes is beneficial.

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
• Ability to regularly use standard office equipment, including computers, keyboards, telephones, scanners, and printers.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through…