Posted August 14, 2026
Jr. Staff Accountant
Robert Half
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
Full Time
58000USD - 65000USD per year
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an entry-level Staff Accountant to join a finance team in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to accounting operations spanning multiple entities and currencies while building experience in a dynamic, detail-focused environment. The role is well suited for someone early in their career who enjoys analyzing financial data, maintaining accurate records, and supporting timely reporting. You will play an important part in monthly close activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.
Responsibilities:
• Record and post journal entries to support routine monthly accounting activity and maintain accurate financial records.
• Perform reconciliations for general ledger accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and intercompany balances, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain accounting data in domestic and foreign currencies and apply exchange rates accurately for reporting purposes.
• Track, record, and reconcile transactions between related entities to ensure balances are properly reflected across the organization.
• Assist in preparing consolidated financial information and research variances or inconsistencies that affect reporting accuracy.
• Support month-end close by organizing schedules, validating account balances, and ensuring documentation is complete and audit-ready.
• Compile financial information from multiple entities to support internal reporting, analysis, and management requests.
• Prepare backup materials for audits, tax-related requests, and regulatory reporting while following internal controls and accounting policies.
• Contribute to process enhancements and participate in accounting systems or reporting-related projects when needed.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Two to three years of accounting experience in a hands-on accounting role.
• Practical experience with journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.
• Knowledge of multi-currency accounting, including the use of foreign exchange rates in financial records and reporting.
• Experience handling intercompany accounting and working within a multi-entity structure.
• Familiarity with U.S. GAAP and core financial reporting principles.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookup functions.
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and the capacity to manage multiple deadlines with limited supervision.
Responsibilities:
• Record and post journal entries to support routine monthly accounting activity and maintain accurate financial records.
• Perform reconciliations for general ledger accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and intercompany balances, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain accounting data in domestic and foreign currencies and apply exchange rates accurately for reporting purposes.
• Track, record, and reconcile transactions between related entities to ensure balances are properly reflected across the organization.
• Assist in preparing consolidated financial information and research variances or inconsistencies that affect reporting accuracy.
• Support month-end close by organizing schedules, validating account balances, and ensuring documentation is complete and audit-ready.
• Compile financial information from multiple entities to support internal reporting, analysis, and management requests.
• Prepare backup materials for audits, tax-related requests, and regulatory reporting while following internal controls and accounting policies.
• Contribute to process enhancements and participate in accounting systems or reporting-related projects when needed.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Two to three years of accounting experience in a hands-on accounting role.
• Practical experience with journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.
• Knowledge of multi-currency accounting, including the use of foreign exchange rates in financial records and reporting.
• Experience handling intercompany accounting and working within a multi-entity structure.
• Familiarity with U.S. GAAP and core financial reporting principles.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookup functions.
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and the capacity to manage multiple deadlines with limited supervision.
