We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to strengthen the finance team in Florida. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting specialist who can oversee core ledger activity, support timely close cycles, and deliver meaningful financial analysis to business leaders. The position works closely with the Controller, cross-functional partners, and external auditors to maintain accurate reporting, strong controls, and informed decision-making.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day general ledger activity and maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
- Contribute to monthly close activities by preparing journal entries, reviewing allocations, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and explaining period-to-period fluctuations.
- Partner with finance leadership on budgeting efforts and provide support during planning and forecast cycles.
- Evaluate accounting matters to ensure financial treatment aligns with generally accepted accounting principles and internal policies.
- Monitor cost and standard variance trends, investigate unusual results, and recommend corrective actions to improve reporting accuracy.
- Act as a key contact for external audit requests and help coordinate supporting schedules, documentation, and follow-up items.
- Administer intercompany billing and reconciliation processes to ensure balances are properly recorded and resolved.
- Support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, prepare analyses such as warranty reserves, excess and obsolete inventory, accounts receivable allowance, tax filings, and ad hoc financial reporting as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 1 to 2 years of supervisory or team leadership responsibility.
- Strong working knowledge of month-end close, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Experience performing analytical review of financial results, including variance analysis and balance sheet support.
- Familiarity with internal control environments and compliance standards, including Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and support business stakeholders.
- Background in manufacturing, public company environments, or construction and land development is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to think critically, work independently, and contribute positively within a team-oriented environment.