Staff Accountant

Description

We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to support a non-profit organization in a fully on-site capacity from our Jacksonville, Florida offices. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage core financial activities, maintain accurate records, and contribute to timely reporting. The role will play an important part in month-end processes, account reconciliation, and audit readiness while working across multiple accounting platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the general ledger by recording financial activity accurately and preparing supporting journal entries.

• Perform month-end close tasks, including reconciliations, variance review, and preparation of financial data for reporting.

• Manage grant and fund accounting activities to ensure transactions are tracked and reported in alignment with non-profit requirements.

• Prepare account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to support clean and reliable financial records.

• Assist with audit preparation by organizing schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to information requests.

• Handle bookkeeping functions related to day-to-day accounting operations, including reviewing transactions for proper classification.

• Support tax-related accounting needs, including corporate tax and sales tax documentation and reporting assistance.

• Work within systems such as QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, and Microsoft Great Plains to maintain accounting data and support reporting needs.

Requirements

• 7+ years of accounting experience, including substantial hands-on work as a Staff Accountant or in a similar role.

• Ability to work in a fully on-site capacity from our Jacksonville, Florida offices

• Background in non-profit accounting with knowledge of fund accounting principles and grant-related reconciliations.

• Experience preparing journal entries, maintaining general ledger accuracy, and supporting month-end close.

• Familiarity with audit support activities and the ability to assemble complete and accurate financial documentation.

• Proficiency with accounting platforms such as NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, and Microsoft Great Plains/Dynamics GP.

• Working knowledge of corporate tax, corporate tax returns, and sales tax processes.

• Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail.

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