Job Title: Staff Accountant

About the Opportunity

Express Employment Professionals has partnered with a highly respected organization in Naples that is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join their Finance & Accounting team. This is an immediate-hire, evaluation-to-hire opportunity with long-term growth potential.

The Staff Accountant will support daily accounting operations, month-end close, reconciliations, AP/AR, audit prep, and financial reporting within a collaborative three-person accounting team. This role is perfect for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and looking for long-term stability with a reputable employer.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Ensure accurate AP coding, approvals, and timely payments
• Maintain and reconcile AR schedules; support billing & collections
• Assist with ACH/wire standardization and provide AP coverage

General Accounting & Month-End Close

• Prepare/post journal entries (accruals, prepaids, amortizations)
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts
• Support month-end reporting and variance analysis

Fixed Assets & CIP

• Maintain fixed asset subledger
• Record additions/disposals and monthly depreciation
• Support capital project and CIP tracking

Payroll & Cross-Training

• Serve as backup for payroll processing
• Cross-train with Accounting Assistant for continuity

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare schedules for audits and tax filings
• Ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls

Support to Director of Accounting

• Assist with close, reporting, SOP development, and projects
• Help monitor work outputs for accuracy and timeliness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Proficiency with accounting software (Sage 300/Intacct or similar)
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office 365 skills
• Knowledge of GAAP, reconciliations, and audit prep
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Benefits (Once Hired Permanently Through the Client)

• Competitive salary
• PTO + 2 personal days + 2 floating holidays
• 9 paid holidays
• Unlimited sick time (with STD transition after 7 days)
• Medical, dental, and vision (after 30 days)
• 401(k) with employer match

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