Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a mission-driven organization in Jacksonville, Florida on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations while helping ensure financial records are accurate, timely, and aligned with established policies and compliance standards. The position offers broad exposure across payables, general ledger activity, reconciliations, close support, and reporting, while partnering closely with the finance team to strengthen processes and deliver dependable financial insight.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee invoice processing from receipt through payment, including coding, approval coordination, and disbursement administration.
• Examine vendor invoices and employee expense submissions to confirm accuracy, required documentation, and adherence to organizational policies.
• Prepare recurring payment batches, including checks and electronic transactions, and address vendor questions, credits, and outstanding issues promptly.
• Create and post journal entries with proper backup and maintain assigned general ledger accounts through timely monthly reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank activity, credit card accounts, and other balance sheet items, researching differences and resolving exceptions efficiently.
• Contribute to the monthly close by assembling supporting schedules, completing reconciliations, and preparing documentation used in financial reporting.
• Provide departmental reporting support by distributing monthly expense information, reviewing coding concerns, and following up on unusual variances.
• Assist with annual 1099 reporting, audit requests, external accountant inquiries, and other compliance-related documentation.
• Recommend improvements to accounting workflows and internal controls, document procedures, and support effective use of accounting and finance systems.
• Partner with internal teams on purchasing and payment processes while contributing to financial analysis, ad hoc reporting, and special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of accounting experience, including hands-on work in accounts payable and general ledger functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Solid knowledge of core accounting principles, financial controls, account reconciliations, and month-end processes.
• Experience preparing journal entries and supporting compliance activities such as 1099 reporting; exposure to corporate tax, sales tax, or related filings is a plus.
• Familiarity with nonprofit or faith-based organization accounting environments is beneficial.
• Proficiency with accounting platforms such as Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, or similar systems, along with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and sound judgment when handling confidential financial information.
• Effective communication, organization, and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced setting.

Compensation

$24.54-$28.41 Hourly

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