Staff Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison

Jacksonville, FL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,000–$75,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Balance Sheet, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Journal Entries, Pivot Tables, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Time Management
LOCATION
Jacksonville, FL
POSTED
10 days ago

We are working with a growing organization seeking a Staff Accountant to join their team. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a well-rounded accounting foundation, with hands-on exposure across the month-end close and full accounting cycle. The team is looking to develop this individual into a broader accounting professional over time.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting

  • Prepare and post journal entries, including recurring and adjusting entries

  • Calculate and record accruals and prepaids

  • Perform account reconciliations (bank, balance sheet, and key accounts) and resolve discrepancies

  • Assist with financial statement preparation and internal reporting

  • Partner with internal teams to gather data and improve accuracy of financials

  • Provide ad hoc support to Accounts Payable as needed (not a primary responsibility)

  • Contribute to process improvements and documentation as the accounting function evolves

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

  • 1-3+ years of accounting experience

  • Strong understanding of month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations

  • Experience in real estate, construction, or a related industry is highly preferred

  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills

  • Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.) and exposure to ERP systems

  • Eagerness to learn and grow into a full-scope accounting role

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Taylor Nguyen

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