staff accountant.

- Manage accounting general ledger, prepare general ledger entries as needed, monthly journal entries, and monthly reconciliation of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Manage and process bi-weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance with federal and state regulations, and timely distribution of pay.
- Prepare and file accurate and timely sales and use tax returns for the company to state and local jurisdictions.
- Monthly financial closing procedures, ensuring accurate account reconciliations, timely reporting, and compliance with accounting standards.
- Process accounts payable, ensuring accurate and timely vendor payments and adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Perform daily bank reconciliations to ensure accurate cash balances, timely identification of discrepancies, and resolution of variances.
- Match customer payments with invoices.
- Direct and supervise Accounting Coordinator.
- Supervise accounts receivable functions.
- Substantiate financial transactions through recognized auditing procedures.
- Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.
- Assist CFO in creating, implementing and executing departmental systems and procedures.
- Assist CFO in preparing monthly financial reports for the Board of Trustees.
- Maintain record of employee earnings and deductions, and 401k contributions.
- Create additional analyses and reports as requested by management.
- Manage record retention schedules.
- Research and stay updated on current taxability rules, regulations and tax rates.
- Prepare and submit documentation for workers compensation audit.
- Protect the company???s privacy, integrity, and value by keeping information confidential.
- Perform other functions or duties as assigned.

Working hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
- Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and presentation skills.
- High attention to detail

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
4-7 years

Qualifications:
- Bachelor???s degree or higher in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum of five years of experience in accounting to include working knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
- Experience with accounting software (NetSuite preferred).
- Experience with Microsoft office applications with emphasis on Microsoft Excel.


Are you ready to start your next career? Please apply online at https://www.spherion.com/apply/75913 or call us at 352-378-2300 to inquire about our job opportunities.

We offer Medical, Dental, 401(k) and bonuses! We pay weekly!

Spherion Gainesville, FL is a drug free workplace.

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).