Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | M2 Search Partners

The Tone:
This is a full-time Staff Accountant role, located on-site in Jacksonville, FL, working for a client of M2 Search Partners. The client operates in the manufacturing and distribution industry. This position is vital for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial records, providing an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to develop accounting skills and gain hands-on experience in a product-based environment. The ideal candidate will be motivated to learn and build a long-term career in accounting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: On-Site
• Location: In-person Jacksonville, FL
• Mission: To support the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial records and assist with day-to-day accounting activities.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, MS Dynamics 365 (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support Closing Activities: Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing procedures to ensure timely completion.
• Prepare Reconciliations: Create and maintain general ledger account reconciliations along with their supporting schedules.
• Process Transactions: Record journal entries and assist with accruals and other routine accounting transactions.
• Manage Inventory: Support inventory accounting activities, including reconciliations, adjustments, and cost of goods sold analysis.
• Ensure Accuracy: Help maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation for internal and external audit requests.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience within accounting is preferred; however, recent graduates and candidates with relevant internship or entry-level accounting experience will be considered.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, analytical abilities, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications, ability to manage multiple tasks, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus: Internship or work experience in accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or accounts receivable; exposure to inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, or inventory reconciliations; experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or product-based business; familiarity with MS Dynamics 365 or other ERP/accounting systems.