Senior Accountant
Location : Fort Lauderdale, FL
Position Summary
The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for executing key accounting and financial reporting functions, including monthly close, account reconciliations, performance analysis, and forecasting support. The position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and providing actionable insights to support business operations. This is a full-time, in-office role based in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Remote or hybrid arrangements are not available.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute monthly close activities, including journal entries, income statement updates, and general ledger maintenance
- Perform account reconciliations and lead balance sheet reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Analyze financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods
- Prepare and maintain financial reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders
- Support budget and forecasting cycles, including maintenance of rolling projection models
- Conduct variance analysis and identify key business drivers
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial and operational reporting
- Respond to audit requests and assist in preparing supporting documentation
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support senior leadership
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldCPA license or progress toward certification.Minimum 3 years of experience in public accounting or a corporate accounting / finance role in a senior-level accounting position.Strong knowledge of monthly close processes and account reconciliationsProficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial modeling)Experience creating executive-ready presentations in PowerPointFamiliarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, or IntacctStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsAbility to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentPreferred Attributes
Experience at a Big 4 accounting firm.Experience with multi-entity or multi-unit accounting.Exposure to business intelligence / reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SQL)Familiarity with financial planning tools such as Hyperion or DatarailsAbility to collaborate across functions and influence stakeholdersDemonstrated mentorship mindset and team-oriented work styleStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsAdditional Information
This is an on-site position based in Deerfield Beach, FLRemote or hybrid work options are not availableStandard business hours apply, with occasional extended hours during peak periods