Staff Accountant in Sarasota, Florida at Global Ordnance LLC

Global Ordnance is a premier defense solutions provider delivering mission-ready products and logistics support to the US Military and partner nations worldwide. With deep expertise in international procurement, compliance, and end-to-end supply chain management, Global Ordnance specializes in sourcing and delivering high-quality defense systems, munitions, and specialized equipment with speed, precision, and integrity. Our highly talented, agile and hardworking team understands the complexities of US and allied defense contracting, helping GO grow to one of the regions largest defense contractors and one of Tampa Bay’s fastest growing companies year over year. As we continue our growth we are seeking professionals to join our team, we offer highly competitive total compensation packages including company paid (100%) medical and dental insurance for our employees as well as their families, competitive salaries, bonus programs, retirement plans and much more.

Job Summary
The Staff Accountant role will perform a variety of general accounting and financial reporting tasks. This individual must have a good working knowledge of AP, AR, GL, account reconciliations, financial reporting, intercompany accounting, and program/job costing. The Staff Accountant role requires excellent knowledge of accounting concepts and the adherence to established policies and procedures while exercising creativity to assess problems and recommend solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Performs monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and resolves discrepancies in a timely manner
Reconciles bank accounts, credit card transactions, and intercompany accounts
Prepares and posts monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and other recurring transactions
Assists team with monthly close and associated monthly reporting
Supports accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as needed
Identifies areas of improvement and potential cost savings
Ability to develop MS Excel models to summarize large data sets.
Participates in preparation and review of audit materials and work papers as required for internal and external audits
Proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Teams, and Outlook and in using Accounting related computer systems to setup queries, enter data and process information
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive financial and government contract information
Performs other accounting and finance related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements
Self-motivated and focused individual with strong attention to detail and high ethical standards
Highly organized
Strong technical knowledge of GAAP
Ability to work independently or as part of team
Comfortable with changing priorities
Proactive in identifying and solving complex problems
Strong organizational skills and analytical / logical approach
Professional demeanor with the ability to work with customers, vendors, and company stakeholder’s
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or working towards degree
2+ years’ experience in accounting is required
Advanced MS Excel skills are required
Strong computer skills to include Microsoft (Outlook, SharePoint, Word, etc.)
Experience with DCAA/DCMA audits is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP system preferred
International experience is a plus
Knowledge of SmartSheet a plus

Physical Demands and Abilities
Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers
Regularly move from sitting to standing positions effortlessly
Frequently work on projects that require deadlines
Working Conditions
Most of the work will be completed in an office environment.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
Global Ordnance reserves the right to revise or change job duties and descriptions as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. As all employment with Global Ordnance LLC is At-Will and no part of this job description constitutes any promise of continued employment or employment contract.
Global Ordnance, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.