Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Salary: $60,000–$65,000
Location: Sanford, FL | Fully Onsite

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This Staff Accountant opportunity offers the chance to join one of the Orlando area’s most established and community‑focused organizations. The company provides a collaborative, mission‑driven environment where the Staff Accountant plays a visible role in supporting programs that directly benefit the community.

As a Staff Accountant, you’ll work closely with grant, finance, and operational leaders while gaining exposure to federal grant accounting, capital asset oversight, and compliance‑driven financial reporting. The Staff Accountant supports high‑impact initiatives such as student success programs, curriculum development, equipment funding, and long‑term capital improvements—offering meaningful ownership and a sense of purpose.

This opportunity is ideal for a Staff Accountant who values accountability, accuracy, and partnership and is seeking long‑term stability, visibility, and growth within a structured organization.

Key Responsibilities of the Staff Accountant

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• Manage federal grant accounting activities, including contract review, reconciliations, journal entries, purchase orders, and compliance reporting as the Staff Accountant
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• Partner with financial aid, grant, and operational teams to ensure expenditures align with federal and regulatory requirements as the Staff Accountant
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• Oversee capital asset accounting, including construction‑related assets, reconciliations, and supporting documentation as the Staff Accountant
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• Review and approve financial entries to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance as the Staff Accountant
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• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support audits, reporting requirements, and cross‑functional initiatives as the Staff Accountant
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Qualifications for the Staff Accountant

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
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• 2–4 years of grant, government, or fund accounting experience; higher‑education experience preferred
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• Experience with capital asset accounting and PeopleSoft; prior supervisory experience is a plus
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Who Thrives as the Staff Accountant

The ideal Staff Accountant is detail‑oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working in a compliance‑driven environment. This Staff Accountant takes ownership of complex processes, communicates effectively across departments, and is motivated by the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, community‑focused initiatives.