About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The Staff Accountant (Cash Reconciliation) will support accurate daily cash accounting across multiple sales centers, contribute to month‑end close activities, and help maintain clear, auditable records. This is a hybrid, contract‑to‑hire role based in Jacksonville, FL.

• Reconcile daily cash activity for assigned sales centers and verify transaction completeness and accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve cash variances by coordinating with sales center staff and other stakeholders.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts during month‑end close and prepare supporting schedules.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries, miscellaneous reclassifications, and other journal entries as required.
• Support the month‑end close process with timely schedules and documentation.
• Maintain organized documentation to meet audit, review, and internal control requirements.
• Assist with administrative tasks (registrations, paperwork, recordkeeping) to keep the department operating efficiently.
• Participate in process-improvement efforts to streamline reconciliations and reduce recurring discrepancies.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external contacts.

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What We’re Looking For

• Previous accounting experience, preferably with cash reconciliation and general ledger exposure.
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail; proven problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and data validation).
• Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and month‑end close procedures.
• Comfortable learning and using accounting systems; prior ERP/accounting software experience is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Able to work independently with strong follow‑through, and collaborate effectively on a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a customer-service mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred but not required.

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Work Environment

• Hybrid work model based in Jacksonville, FL (corporate office near Old Saint Augustine Road / Baptist South area).
• Standard corporate business hours; increased focus and occasional extended hours around month‑end close.
• Professional, team-oriented environment with established processes and long-tenured colleagues.
• Frequent use of Excel and accounting systems for daily reconciliations and reporting.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour (range reflects market, experience, and other job-related factors).
• This is a Contract‑to‑Hire position; benefits eligibility and availability may depend on classification and tenure. Possible benefits (if eligible) include:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options)
  • Life and disability options
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time off per company policy

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Job Type & Location

• Employment type: Full‑time (Contract to Hire)
• Workplace type: Hybrid — Jacksonville, FL (Jacksonville, FL 32232 and surrounding corporate campus)

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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