Staff Accountant – Entry Level

Job Description

Staff Accountant | CFS

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at a nationally recognized hospitality organization, located in Orlando, FL. The company operates hundreds of locations nationwide, boasting a strong brand presence and a significant commitment to employee development and long-term career growth opportunities. As an entry-level Staff Accountant, you will join a structured environment where the company invests heavily in training and mentorship from experienced accounting professionals, providing a clear path for career advancement and internal promotion. This position is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting comprehensive financial analysis, and ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of the organization’s extensive nationwide portfolio within a collaborative team culture focused on continuous learning and development.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person Orlando, FL
• Pay: $24 hourly
• Mission: This person is responsible for supporting comprehensive financial operations for hundreds of nationwide operating locations, ensuring accurate record-keeping and financial reporting.
• Tech Stack: Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Lease Management: Review complex lease agreements and property contracts to accurately track recurring expenses, remittances, and detailed ownership information across the extensive portfolio of operating locations.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate professionally and effectively with landlords to resolve account activity discrepancies, obtain necessary documentation, and address payment-related inquiries for the hundreds of properties.
• General Ledger Maintenance: Reconcile payments meticulously and maintain accurate, up-to-date general ledger records for a substantial portfolio encompassing 300–400 operating locations nationwide.
• Transaction Processing: Process accounts receivable and expense transactions efficiently to ensure accurate profit and loss reporting and support the overall financial integrity of the organization.
• Financial Support: Assist experienced accounting professionals with essential tasks such as journal entries, in-depth account analysis, financial comparisons, and comprehensive documentation review to support various financial reporting needs.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, suitable for an early career professional.
• Experience: No prior experience is strictly required, though 1+ year of accounting experience, including internships or relevant exposure, is preferred.
• Skills: Strong Excel skills, including proficiency with VLOOKUPs; demonstrated analytical and organizational abilities.