Staff Accountant

Norlee Group is the owner and operator of several highly regarded and successful electrical contracting companies including AEC Electrical Contractors, LLC in Jacksonville, Florida, Adkins Electric in Jacksonville, Florida, ColWill Engineering, Inc., in Orlando/Tampa, Florida, Millennium Electric, Inc. in Orlando, Florida, as well as Tietjen CET Technologies, Inc. in Jacksonville, Florida. We provide best-in-class electrical and communication solutions across our core markets. We do this through the expertise of our teams, holding the highest standards in job safety and employee education.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance is offered.
• 401K and Roth retirement plans with company matching contribution.
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation

**This is an in-office position, Monday through Friday 7:30am-4:30pm.

MUST reside in the Jacksonville, FL area to be considered**

Position Summary:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial operations of the organization by performing daily and monthly accounting tasks, including reconciliations, journal entries, and asset management. This role plays a key part in maintaining the accuracy of financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The Staff Accountant will also contribute to improving internal processes and methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process checks for remote deposit and distribute to the appropriate PAs.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations for all business units.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial data accuracy.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including depreciation schedules and lease liabilities for Highland and Enterprise, and reconcile Enterprise billings.
• Reconcile PTO and payroll accruals for all business units.
• Perform prepaid general ledger (GL) accounts for reconciliations and ensures accuracy.
• Prepare standard and correct journal entries for all business units.
• Review and analyze burden rates and indirect rates, adjusting estimating and payroll rates as needed.
• Create and upload equipment and vehicle charges and develop a more efficient method for processing them.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare financial reports and conduct ad-hoc analyses as requested.
• Provide support during audits and ensure that all documentation is prepared for audit review.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a similar role or industry, is required.
• This experience should include performing reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and managing balance sheets.

Language/Interpersonal/Leadership Skills

The Staff Accountant must be able to read and interpret financial documents, such as general ledger entries, bank statements, and reconciliation reports. Clear and concise communication, both verbal and written, is essential for presenting financial data to management and collaborating with other departments. Strong listening skills are important for understanding financial needs and providing accurate financial information.

Mathematical Skills

A solid understanding of mathematical operations is necessary for the Staff Accountant role. The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, including working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages, is essential. Proficiency in applying these skills to financial calculations, such as reconciling accounts and processing journal entries, is required.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, the Staff Accountant must have proficient computer skills, particularly in accounting software and Microsoft Office 365 tools, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint. Advanced Excel skills, such as creating financial reports and performing complex calculations, are required. The ability to quickly learn and adapt to new accounting systems or tools is crucial for ensuring efficiency and accuracy in daily tasks.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this job are typical of an office environment. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer keyboard and mouse. The ability to lift or move items up to 15 pounds may be required. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Staff Accountant typically works in an office setting, with occasional travel required for meetings, conferences, or events. On-site conditions may vary depending on the nature of the work or external engagements. This role may require occasional visits to operational sites or locations, which could involve exposure to varied environments. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, aged color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

Norlee Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.