Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in St. Petersburg, Florida. This is a Contract-to-permanent position within the financial services industry, offering a dynamic opportunity to contribute to key accounting processes and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills and a commitment to accuracy in all aspects of accounting operations.
Responsibilities:
Manage daily accounts payable processes, including payment coordination and tracking.
Process agent commission payments on a quarterly basis with precision and timeliness.
Review, process, and reconcile travel and expense reports to ensure compliance with company policies.
Prepare detailed work papers and complete monthly closing tasks within established deadlines.
Develop and update accruals and prepaid schedules, along with processing related journal entries.
Perform thorough reconciliations of general ledger accounts and conduct financial analysis to ensure accuracy.
Create schedules to support financial statement preparation, including budget variance analysis.
Compile and present schedules for management review, focusing on losses paid and miscellaneous agent receivables.
Participate in special projects as assigned, contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
2 to 4 years of accounting experience, including account reconciliations and general ledger review.
Proficiency in accounts payable processes and payment systems.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with complex spreadsheets.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across teams and management levels.
Exceptional attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of all deliverables.
Ability to identify potential issues and escalate them appropriately to management.
Familiarity with general ledger systems and accounts payable platforms; experience with expense reporting systems is preferred.
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