Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | ATEX Distributing, Inc.

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at ATEX Distributing, LLC, located in Orlando, FL. As a rapidly expanding HVAC distribution company serving customers across the Southeast, ATEX Distributing relies on its accounting team to support its continued growth. This Staff Accountant position is designed for an accounting professional eager to move beyond a traditional staff role, offering a significant opportunity to learn, contribute, and advance into a Senior Staff Accountant position over time. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in daily accounting operations while gaining exposure to Finance and Operations functions, ensuring accurate financial records that support strategic business decisions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Orlando, FL
• Team: Accounting team, reporting to the Assistant Controller
• Mission: To diligently support daily accounting operations, manage accounts receivable and credit administration, and contribute to the month-end close process, thereby ensuring financial accuracy and facilitating the company’s sustained growth with a clear trajectory for professional development into a senior accounting role.
• Tech Stack: NetSuite (strongly preferred), ERP systems, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Receivable Management: Manage daily accounts receivable activities, including collections, cash application, account maintenance, and invoicing accuracy.
• Account Reconciliations: Perform account reconciliations and resolve any identified discrepancies across various financial accounts.
• Month-End Close Support: Prepare and post routine journal entries and provide support for month-end close activities and financial reporting.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation within the NetSuite ERP system.
• Credit Administration: Review customer credit applications, supporting documentation, and assist with account setup and credit limit monitoring.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in an accounting domain.
• Experience: 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience, specifically encompassing accounts receivable, collections, and reconciliations, along with exposure to month-end close activities and experience using ERP systems.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, excellent organizational and time-management abilities, robust communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Bonus: Experience in distribution, manufacturing, or inventory-based accounting; direct NetSuite ERP experience; prior involvement with customer credit administration; capability in process documentation and SOP development; and experience operating in multi-location business environments. An interest in pursuing CPA or CMA certification is also valued.