Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations and help maintain accurate, timely financial reporting in The Villages, Florida. This role will take ownership of key close activities, balance sheet integrity, and day-to-day ledger accuracy while also contributing to financial analysis and operational improvements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to strengthening processes and reporting efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and ensuring deadlines are met with accuracy.

• Maintain the general ledger by recording and reviewing journal entries that properly reflect business activity.

• Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate variances to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Complete bank reconciliations and ensure cash activity is accurately matched to supporting records.

• Analyze financial information to identify trends, explain fluctuations, and support management decision-making.

• Partner with finance and cross-functional stakeholders to improve accounting workflows and strengthen internal controls.

• Contribute to strategic reviews by evaluating current practices and recommending more effective accounting approaches.

• Support the implementation of new technology and tools that enhance reporting, efficiency, and data accuracy.

For immediate consideration regarding the Sr. Accountant position, please send your resume to Mitch Anderson, VP and Practice Director. ***You can find my email on LinkedIn (Mitch Anderson, MBA) to send me your resume directly. You can also call (407) 214-8427.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including significant responsibility for month-end close.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliation practices.
• Experience preparing bank reconciliations and researching unreconciled items.
• Solid background in finance and financial analysis with the ability to interpret and explain results.
• Demonstrated success participating in process improvement initiatives within an accounting environment.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and accountability when managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for reporting and analysis.

Compensation

$90,000.00-$104,000.00 Yearly

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