Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support key accounting and payroll activities for a contract to hire opportunity based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This role is well suited for someone who can manage multi-state payroll, maintain accurate receivables records, and perform account reconciliations with a high degree of precision. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and a consistent focus on accuracy in day-to-day financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Administer multi-state payroll processing in a timely and accurate manner while ensuring compliance with applicable requirements.

• Maintain accounts receivable records, monitor outstanding balances, and support effective collection and cash application activities.

• Prepare and complete account reconciliations to verify financial accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.

• Review payroll and accounting data for completeness, identifying and correcting errors before final submission or reporting.

• Support routine accounting operations by organizing financial documentation and keeping records current and audit-ready.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address payroll questions, reconcile variances, and improve reporting accuracy.

• Hands-on experience processing full-cycle payroll, including multi-state payroll administration.

• Working knowledge of accounts receivable practices and related accounting processes.

• Experience preparing reconciliations and investigating discrepancies in financial records.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a deadline-driven environment.

• Solid understanding of payroll management principles and day-to-day accounting support tasks.

• Proficiency with accounting and payroll systems, along with confidence using spreadsheets for tracking and analysis.

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