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Staff Accountant
We are looking for a motivated and detail-driven Staff Accountant to join our team in Sanford, Florida. This position is a Contract to permanent role, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to essential accounting operations while advancing your analytical skills. The ideal candidate will excel in handling full-cycle accounting tasks, supporting compliance efforts, and collaborating across departments to enhance financial processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Execute full-cycle accounting tasks, including journal entries, month-end closings, and account reconciliations.<br>• Manage payroll processing and assist with related reporting and compliance requirements.<br>• Perform cost accounting activities, such as analyzing variances, inventory valuation, and updating standard costs.<br>• Prepare and review multi-jurisdiction sales and use tax filings to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis, identifying and resolving discrepancies.<br>• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and internal reports for management review.<br>• Provide support for accounts receivable and accounts payable operations, including invoice processing and payment follow-ups.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial operations and streamline processes.<br>• Maintain adherence to internal controls and assist with audit-related activities as required.<br>• Take on additional accounting projects and tasks as needed.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of accounting experience in a relevant role.<br>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, or active pursuit of an Accounting degree with applicable hands-on experience.<br>• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and advanced formulas.<br>• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools such as Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.<br>• Experience with ERP systems like Epicor, NetSuite, or similar platforms.<br>• Solid understanding of general accounting principles and practices.<br>• Strong analytical and organizational skills, coupled with effective communication abilities.<br>• Capable of managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and working independently or collaboratively.
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  • Sanford, FL
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 28.00 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a motivated and detail-driven Staff Accountant to join our team in Sanford, Florida. This position is a Contract to permanent role, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to essential accounting operations while advancing your analytical skills. The ideal candidate will excel in handling full-cycle accounting tasks, supporting compliance efforts, and collaborating across departments to enhance financial processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Execute full-cycle accounting tasks, including journal entries, month-end closings, and account reconciliations.<br>• Manage payroll processing and assist with related reporting and compliance requirements.<br>• Perform cost accounting activities, such as analyzing variances, inventory valuation, and updating standard costs.<br>• Prepare and review multi-jurisdiction sales and use tax filings to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis, identifying and resolving discrepancies.<br>• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and internal reports for management review.<br>• Provide support for accounts receivable and accounts payable operations, including invoice processing and payment follow-ups.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial operations and streamline processes.<br>• Maintain adherence to internal controls and assist with audit-related activities as required.<br>• Take on additional accounting projects and tasks as needed.
  • 2025-11-25T19:59:01Z

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