Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for an accomplished Sr. GL Accountant to join a hospitality organization in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In this role, you will lead core accounting activities, help deliver reliable financial reporting, and play a key part in the monthly close cycle. This position partners closely with finance leadership to strengthen controls, support compliance efforts, and improve the efficiency of day-to-day accounting operations.
Responsibilities:
- Direct general ledger activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, maintaining account accuracy, and completing reconciliations on schedule.
- Lead the month-end close process and ensure financial results are recorded completely, accurately, and within established deadlines.
- Produce monthly financial reports, including budget-to-actual comparisons and clear analysis of key variances.
- Oversee routine accounting functions across payables, receivables, payroll, and income review to support smooth financial operations.
- Evaluate departmental spending, inventory-related activity, and overall financial results to identify trends and areas requiring attention.
- Coordinate audit support by preparing documentation for internal reviews, external audits, tax-related matters, and compliance requirements.
- Strengthen accounting procedures by recommending and implementing improvements to workflows, controls, and reporting practices.
- Provide guidance and day-to-day support to accounting team members through training, review, and performance oversight.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline.
- At least 4 years of progressive accounting experience, including prior responsibility for guiding or supervising others.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of general ledger accounting, month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Experience preparing financial statements and interpreting variances against budgets or forecasts.
- Background in hospitality, resort finance, or audit environments is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with internal controls, compliance expectations, and standard accounting practices.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and enterprise accounting platforms; Oracle experience is an advantage.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.