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We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in West Palm Beach, Florida for a fully on-site contract opportunity with potential for a long-term role. This position will support project-based accounting operations during a leave coverage period, with the potential to transition into an ongoing role. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting fundamentals, confidence handling project financials, and the ability to manage day-to-day transactions with accuracy and independence.
Job Responsibility
Oversee financial activity tied to assigned projects, including monitoring costs, reviewing billing details, and following up on payment status
Create and process invoices, vendor payments, receivable entries, and other accounting documents to keep records current and accurate
Reconcile bank activity, credit card transactions, and ledger balances while researching and correcting discrepancies when needed
Support payroll-related tasks and review employee time entries to ensure labor is properly recorded against project work
Prepare recurring financial reports, year-end analyses, accruals, and prepayment entries for the finance team and leadership review
Partner with project managers on pre-bill reviews, budget tracking, monthly financial discussions, and profitability reporting
Maintain project accounting records such as contracts, change orders, purchase orders, and closeout documentation upon project completion
Assist with audit preparation, daily cash receipt posting, deposit verification, and responses to client requests for billing detail
Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and expense monitoring to help ensure project and office spending aligns with financial plans
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
2–5 years of experience in project accounting, staff accounting, or a similar accounting role
Hands-on knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations
Experience supporting project billing, invoicing, budget tracking, and financial reporting
Familiarity with accounting software
experience with Ajera is preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively
Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across finance and project teams
Nice to have
Experience with Ajera
What we offer
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance