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Job Title: Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and goal-oriented staff accountant to join our growing organization in Niceville, Florida. This position is ideal for someone looking to engage in entry-level accounting tasks, with the opportunity to perform higher-level functions as experience is gained.

Responsibilities

+ Maintain accounting records including bank reconciliations, general ledger accounts, and subsidiary ledgers.

+ Record daily transactions in an accounting system, encompassing purchases and sales transactions.

+ Prepare and analyze data for profit-and-loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and income statements.

+ Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations for incoming and outgoing reporting.

+ Conduct regular internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of company policies.

+ Maintain detailed accounts payable records and ensure timely payment of invoices.

+ Assist in preparing quarterly financial statements for external auditor review and approval.

+ Contribute to the preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements.

+ Assist with the preparation of budget forecasts utilized in management planning efforts.

+ Make recommendations for cost reduction and revenue enhancement.

+ Prepare and file various state and local taxes.

+ Track assets such as cash, inventory, and liabilities, including machinery depreciation.

+ Reconcile staff expenses.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in accounting principles and practices.

+ Experience with general ledger and reconciliation processes.

+ Understanding of accounts payable and financial reporting.

+ Ability to analyze balance sheets and financial statements.

+ Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

+ Proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks.

+ Bank reconciliation skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Some experience in accounts payable/accounts receivable.

+ Excel data entry capabilities

Work Environment

The position is based in an office environment complemented by a small manufacturing and R&D area. The company culture promotes upward mobility, negotiable holiday and PTO benefits, and offers a contract-to-hire opportunity within a small company setting.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Niceville,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.