Description We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing organization in Sarasota, Florida as part of a contract-to-permanent opportunity. This onsite role works closely with the Controller and contributes to daily accounting operations across multiple entities, making it well suited for someone who enjoys both transactional accounting and broader general ledger support. The position offers the chance to build on experience in payables, receivables, reconciliations, and close activities while supporting a team in an evolving business environment.
Responsibilities:
Oversee the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing invoices, assigning proper coding, coordinating approvals, issuing payments, and reconciling vendor statements.
Create and distribute customer billing, including charges tied to reimbursable or pass-through expenses, while ensuring invoices are accurate and timely.
Post incoming payments, monitor receivable balances, and communicate with customers to address overdue accounts or resolve billing questions.
Review employee expense submissions for completeness, policy compliance, and proper supporting documentation before processing.
Complete bank and credit card reconciliations for multiple entities and investigate any variances to maintain accurate records.
Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries such as accruals, prepaid expenses, and account reclasses, and assist with general ledger maintenance.
Support intercompany accounting and perform balance sheet reconciliations to help ensure reliable financial reporting.
Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities, maintain organized audit-ready documentation, and assist with payroll review, 1099 support, and future accounting system automation initiatives as needed. Requirements - At least 2 years of accounting experience with direct involvement in both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred; comparable practical accounting experience will also be considered.
Working knowledge of general ledger structure, account coding, and reconciliation processes.
Experience assisting with journal entries and month-end close procedures.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to use lookup functions, pivot tables, and reconciliation-based spreadsheets.
QuickBooks Online experience is strongly preferred; experience with other accounting platforms is also valued.
Ability to investigate discrepancies independently, communicate clearly, and stay organized in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
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