Job Title: Entry-Level Accountant
Location: Saint Augustine, Florida 
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Entry-Level (Recent graduates or 1–2 years of experience)
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Entry-Level Accountant to join our team. This position is ideal for a recent graduate with internship experience or an individual with 1–2 years of accounting experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the finance team by managing expense reports, accounts payable, reconciliations, and vendor interactions, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize and securely store receipts using the internal expense management system.

• Facilitate the expense report approval process with managers and supervisors.

• Review employee-submitted expense reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policies.

• Verify expenses align with established guidelines, including allowable expenses and spending limits.

• Identify and resolve discrepancies, missing receipts, or policy violations.

• Maintain accurate credit card account records, investigate discrepancies, and assist with new card requests.

• Provide support to users for account activations, password resets, and initial log-ins.

• Communicate professionally with vendors and internal teams.

• Process complex accounts payable invoices, including manual entry, validation, and approval.

• Perform vendor account reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.

• Research and resolve vendor inquiries and concerns.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Competencies:

• Safety: Demonstrates commitment to safe work practices and promotes a safe work environment.

• Job Knowledge: Applies accounting knowledge and skills effectively to complete job responsibilities.

• Communication: Clearly conveys information, actively listens, and keeps relevant stakeholders informed.

• Teamwork: Supports team members, considers input, and works collaboratively toward solutions.

• Information Gathering: Collects and organizes accurate and relevant data for decision-making.

• Interpersonal Skills: Builds and maintains positive relationships, handles sensitive situations professionally, and escalates issues appropriately.

• Planning & Organizing: Prioritizes tasks, sets realistic schedules, and adjusts plans as needed.

• Customer Orientation: Responds quickly to internal and external customer needs with professionalism and a positive attitude.

• Results Orientation: Focused on achieving goals efficiently while maintaining quality.

• Adaptability: Adjusts to changing priorities and finds solutions in dynamic situations.

• Credibility: Demonstrates reliability, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.

• Analytical Skills: Breaks down complex tasks, evaluates alternatives, identifies trends, and generates solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• Internship or 1–2 years of relevant accounting experience preferred.

• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Why Join Us:
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career accountant to grow professionally in a supportive environment while gaining hands-on experience in accounting processes, expense management, and vendor relations.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Amy Smith