Staff Accountant Job at The Slate Group in Wellington

Staff Accountant

Location: Wellington, FL 33414
Salary: $70,000 per year
Benefits:

• Three weeks of vacation annually
• 100% employer-covered medical, dental, life insurance, and long-term disability benefits

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant with advanced Excel skills and a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will be proactive, able to handle a large volume of tasks, and have a hands-on approach to getting the job done. As a Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing and maintaining financial records, tracking the organization's assets, liabilities, profits, losses, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general cost accounting and related duties.
• Process accounts receivable (A/R) and accounts payable (A/P).
• Maintain the general ledger by recording entries and managing files.
• Code invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts, and close the monthly books.
• Reconcile bank accounts monthly, verify deposits, and address inquiries from banks.
• Reconcile cash disbursement accounts, customer accounts, and other financial accounts.
• Manage accounts receivable collections.
• Verify and complete payment of invoices related to accounts payable, ensuring appropriate account charging.
• Assist outside auditors by providing necessary account information and documents for the annual audit.
• Coordinate with software vendors to maintain and update the accounting software system.
• Manage the purchasing and invoicing system.
• Stay current on accounting practices and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• In-depth knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to prepare tax reports correctly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Experience with accounting software.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field required.
• Three to five years of experience in a private industry tax accounting capacity.
• Experience with month-end accruals, bank reconciliations, and journal entries required.
• Experience with cost accounting is highly preferred.
• Experience in a CPA firm.