Accountant

OUC – The Reliable One is seeking a detail-driven accounting professional to join the Financial & Support Services division. In this role, you’ll manage essential parts of the month-end close, including pre-close activities and the first five days of the cycle, while maintaining accurate CAPEX and fixed-asset records. You’ll prepare reconciliations, research variances, manage work orders, and support ad-hoc projects that keep operations running smoothly. This position works independently while collaborating closely with Budget, HR, Benefits, Customer Service, and Operations.

About the role

This role is ideal for a proactive communicator who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and delivering reliable financial insights. It follows a hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration on Tuesdays and Thursdays and a flexible third day each week, designed to support team connection while offering autonomy and balance.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile general ledger accounts to various subsystems
• Review and analyze system reports and spreadsheets; verify detailed data
• Research account variances to identify reasons and document explanations
• Prepare journal entries
• Recognize and report financial impact of issues as they occur
• Develop solutions to systemic and non-systemic problems
• Review transactional data for policy compliance
• Develop efficient business processes
• Follow through on assignments and communicate status
• Create area-specific system reports
• Compose written communication to document accounting policy/treatment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA or MBA preferred
• 3+ years of accounting experience in a mid-size organization (500-1,000+ employees); government or public accounting experience preferred
• Strong financial acumen with sharp attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on experience in general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and fixed assets
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with enterprise accounting systems; familiarity with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Fixed Assets or Lease Management and Hubble is a plus
• Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills
• Analytical mindset with ability to investigate variances and identify root causes
• Self-motivated with consistent follow-through
• Project management and organizational skills to manage deadlines and priorities

Technical Requirements

• Working knowledge of general accounting and regulatory accounting practices
• Familiarity with accounting department procedures, preparing complex reconciliations, and journal entries
• Proficiency in preparing spreadsheets and using software applications related to the area
• Understanding of related industry, organizational, and departmental policies, practices, and procedures; legal guidelines, ordinances, and laws
• Willingness to learn, take ownership, and be accountable for work product
• Flexibility in changing work environments and ability to multitask
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, and percentages
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and standard office equipment

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Certified Public Accountant license or Master’s Degree preferred
• Minimum three years of experience working as an accountant in a mid-size company

Working Conditions

• Office work environment, absent of disagreeable working conditions
• Primarily consists of sitting, speaking, hearing, reading, typing, writing, and detailed inspection
• May involve repetitive motions, reaching overhead, standing, bending/stooping, walking, and lifting up to 20 lbs

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period
• Hybrid Retirement Program including a fully-funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching, and a health reimbursement account
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Educational Assistance Program, including tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, and paid conference and training opportunities
• Wellness incentives and free access to all on-site OUC fitness facilities
• Access to family-oriented recreational areas
• Paid conference and training opportunities

Pay

Salary Range: $65,600 - $82,000 annually

Schedule

Hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration on Tuesdays and Thursdays and a flexible third day each week.

Location: 100 W. Anderson Street, Orlando, FL 32801