Description
We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team in the non-profit sector based in Jacksonville, Florida. This role offers a contract to hire employment opportunity and requires an individual who can handle various accounting processes and reporting duties. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in our finance department, ensuring accurate and efficient handling of accounting tasks.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough research and develop accounting policies in line with GAAP
- Assist in the preparation of quarterly reports for the Florida Department of Education
- Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting processes for various programs
- Investigate student accounts and make necessary adjustments
- Allocate monthly interest to student accounts
- Process returns for various entities such as the West Virginia State Treasurer office and the Florida Department of Education
- Prepare reports for reimbursements to the Florida Prepaid College Program/529
- Assist in monitoring internal controls and develop changes to processes and procedures for increased efficiency
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of systems
- Support the CFO, Controller, and Program Accounting Manager with annual audit(s) and tax return requests
- Manage the processing of crosscheck returns semiannually.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in an accounting role, preferably within the non-profit sector
- Proficiency in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Demonstrated experience with Bank Reconciliations
- Familiarity with General Ledger management
- Proven ability to prepare and analyze Journal Entries
- Experience with Month End Close procedures
- Knowledge of NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP software
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Detail-oriented with high levels of accuracy
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information.
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