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Staff Accountant

GMF Steel Group
Lakeland, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2026
A Staff Accountant performs a range of general clerical, accounting, payroll processing, and bookkeeping support functions in an organization. There is great opportunity for career growth and development into Project Accounting.

Responsibilities

  • Collect, input, verify, and prepare for payments (i.e. Matching Purchase Orders with Invoice) as well as resolve any discrepancies
  • Prepare and maintain journal entry log with support and sign off
  • Assists in maintaining financial records and ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded
  • Reconcile various accounts and statements as assigned
  • Import data into spreadsheets or accounting software
  • Organize financial records for easy access
  • Respond to emails, process mail, file, scan, and perform all other basic office functions
  • Abide by all company procedures and accounting principles
  • Respond to vendors, clients, and internal requests
  • Review and Audit expense reports
  • Support Project Accountants, a needed, including assisting with monitoring progress of projects and investigating variances.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
  • At least 1 year of experience in accounting or related field preferred
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office full suite, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills required
  • Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Salary

  • $65,000 - $75,000/year
  • Dependent upon experience

Schedule

  • Monday – Friday
  • 8 AM – 5:30 PM

Benefits/Perks

  • Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, and a 401k Match Program
  • Paid Time Off

About GMF Steel Group

  • GMF Steel Group is an Inc 5000 company and one of the fastest growing Steel firms in the Southeastern US.
  • GMF Steel Group is headquartered in Lakeland, Florida with offices in Tampa, Panama City, and Concord, NC.
  • GMF Steel Group is in Lakeland, Florida and produces over 20,000 tons of Structural Steel annually with the latest BIM fabrication technology.
  • GMF Steel Group services the Southeastern US and Gulf Coast with over 250 employees across 4 offices.
  • GMF Steel Group core sectors of the Structural Steel market include Amusement Parks, Stadiums, Arenas, Offices, Education, Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail, Light and Heavy Industrial projects.
  • GMF incorporates the latest technology through Building Information Modeling (BIM) to integrate all facets of Steel Construction and 4-D modeling.
  • GMF Steel Group is an AISC Certified Fabricator and Erector.
  • GMF Steel Group takes pride in recruiting and developing the best talent through education of the latest technology and best practices.

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000

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