What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Berman?
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant will play a key role in the finance team by handling core accounting tasks, supporting the monthly close cycle, assisting with financial reporting, maintaining the general ledger, reconciling accounts, and helping to implement and maintain controls. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, this role will help ensure
accurate, timely, and compliant financial information for the service-line business.
Key Responsibilities
45,000 to US $65,000 annually based on years of experience
Benefits & Additional Information
The Staff Accountant will play a key role in the finance team by handling core accounting tasks, supporting the monthly close cycle, assisting with financial reporting, maintaining the general ledger, reconciling accounts, and helping to implement and maintain controls. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, this role will help ensure
accurate, timely, and compliant financial information for the service-line business.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes: prepare journal entries, post entries, and ensure all transactions are properly recorded.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts (balance sheet accounts, accruals, etc.).
- Support preparation of financial statements and schedules, including income statement, balance sheet, cash-flow support schedules for the service line(s).
- Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing/revenue recognition as appropriate for the service business (e.g., service contracts, professional fees, time & materials, fixed-fee engagements).
- Monitor and reconcile revenue & cost of services (e.g., project costs, time-based costs, subcontractor costs), ensuring accurate matching and recognition.
- Work with project/service line managers or operations to obtain and analyze cost and revenue data, identify variances, and provide comments/insights.
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes: gather actuals, support variance analysis, and help prepare budget vs actual reports for the Director of Finance and service line leaders.
- Maintain fixed asset register and compute depreciation/amortization; ensure assets are properly capitalized and disposed.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., US GAAP) and internal control policies, flag issues or improvements to the Director of Finance.
- Help maintain accounting systems and documentation of policies and procedures; strive for continuous improvement in efficiency, accuracy and controls.
- 2-5 years of accounting experience (ideally in a service-based business or professional services environment).
- Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, including general ledger, accrual accounting, revenue recognition (especially for services), cost matching, etc.
- Proficiency in spreadsheet tools such as Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas) and familiarity with accounting/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail is critical.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to collaborate with non-finance stakeholders (e.g., service‐line/operations managers).
- Ability to work under deadline pressures (monthly/quarterly close) and manage multiple tasks/priorities.
- Integrity and professionalism; ability to handle confidential financial information.
45,000 to US $65,000 annually based on years of experience
Benefits & Additional Information
- Standard benefits (health, dental, vision insurance, etc.).
- Paid time off, retirement plan/401(k) matching.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth (e.g., progression to Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager).
- The role is full-time in office position in Lake Nona, FL
Salary : $45,000 - $65,000