Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant
Location: Fully Remote must be within 30 miles of Ft Myers.
Pay Rate: $25.00 - $26.49 per hour
Work Schedule: Standard Shift (Must be flexible for demanding month-end close schedules and potential overtime)

Overview of the Job

The Staff Accountant plays a key role in the financial close process, taking ownership of routine accounting activities, monthly journal entries, complex account reconciliations, and audit support. Operating in a fast-paced environment with strict close deadlines, this role is responsible for reconciling global Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss accounts, analyzing cost schedules, investigating financial anomalies, and ensuring adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position is 100% remote within the United States.

Job Specifications

Primary Responsibilities

" Execute routine accounting activities and lead key aspects of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes under demanding schedules.

" Prepare and maintain detailed schedules to track costs, ensuring accurate balance calculations and timely posting of monthly journal entries.

" Perform thorough reconciliations for a variety of global Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss accounts.

" Investigate account anomalies, identify root causes, and implement solutions to strengthen internal controls and processes.

" Support payroll-related accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and benefits-related account reconciliations.

" Fully support internal and external audits by gathering, preparing, and verifying required data and documentation.

" Prepare financial analyses and detailed reports for management and business units to facilitate data-driven decision-making.

" Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to resolve accounting issues and streamline business workflows.

" Identify process inefficiencies, driving continuous improvement through the development and documentation of new operational controls.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

" Core Accounting Knowledge : Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), journal entries, corporate audits, and general ledger reconciliation.

" Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills : Proficiency in complex Excel functions (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas) alongside experience using standard accounting software.

" Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

" Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

" Strong organizational and prioritization abilities to handle shifting priorities, fast-paced environments, and demanding month-end close timelines.

" Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fully remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

" Corporate accounting experience is a strong plus.

" Specialized experience handling payroll, benefits, or cross-functional corporate finance accounts.

Education and Experience

" Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.

" 3 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.

Interview Process

" Round 1: Virtual Interview

" Round 2: Virtual Interview

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan