• Own day-to-day accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll support.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and ensure accuracy of monthly financial data.<br>• Support month-end close activities, including balance sheet and income statement reconciliations, variance analysis, and adjustments.<br>• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting packages.<br>• Monitor cash activity and assist with cash flow tracking and forecasting.<br>• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and documentation to support scalability and audit readiness.<br>• Support internal controls and compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to GAAP and company policies.<br>• Assist with annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.<br>• Partner with leadership on ad hoc financial analysis, cost reviews, and operational support initiatives.<br>• Coordinate with external accountants on tax filings, audits, and regulatory requirements.<br>• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff as the team grows (as applicable).<br> <br>Requirements:<br>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.<br>• 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting experience strongly preferred.<br>• CPA or CPA-track candidate is a plus, but not required.<br>• Solid understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and financial statement preparation.<br>• Strong Excel skills and experience working with accounting systems.<br>• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br>• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.<br>• Interest in professional growth and expanded responsibility over time.
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support a healthcare-focused nonprofit organization in Jacksonville, Florida. This is a Contract position supporting a six-week project that requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage payables research efficiently. The ideal candidate brings deep accounts payable experience, a background in nonprofit accounting, and hands-on knowledge of Great Plains in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review outstanding payable items and investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate resolution within project timelines.<br>• Process invoices with precise account coding while maintaining compliance with nonprofit and healthcare accounting practices.<br>• Execute payment activities, including ACH transactions and check runs, with close attention to accuracy and approval procedures.<br>• Analyze claims and payment records to identify issues, reconcile variances, and support timely follow-up.<br>• Maintain complete and organized accounts payable documentation to support audit readiness and internal reporting needs.<br>• Work within Microsoft Great Plains to enter, update, and validate payable data across the project lifecycle.<br>• Partner with finance and operational stakeholders to clarify invoice details, vendor questions, and payment exceptions.<br>• Apply fund accounting principles when handling transactions tied to nonprofit programs, community health services, or hospice operations.