Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting operations for an assignment based in Florida. This role is ideal for a highly organized individual who can maintain accurate financial records, manage close activities, and help ensure the integrity of the general ledger. The successful candidate will contribute strong technical accounting skills while working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead recurring close activities by preparing and reviewing entries, tracking deadlines, and helping ensure timely completion of monthly accounting deliverables.

• Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger by recording financial activity, analyzing balances, and resolving discrepancies as they arise.

• Prepare journal entries with appropriate support and verify that transactions are recorded in alignment with accounting standards and internal practices.

• Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and investigate variances to keep financial data complete and reliable.

• Complete bank account reconciliations, identify unmatched items, and coordinate follow-up to clear outstanding differences.

• Assist with financial reporting support by organizing schedules and documentation needed for management review and audit readiness.

• Review accounting records for consistency and accuracy, recommending corrections when issues are identified.

• Support project-based accounting needs over the course of this long-term contract engagement, including process-related tasks tied to departmental priorities.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close activities in a corporate or mid-to-large business environment.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting and the flow of financial transactions through the accounting cycle.
• Proven ability to prepare accurate journal entries and maintain thorough supporting documentation.
• Hands-on experience performing account reconciliations and researching variances independently.
• Background in completing bank reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and balance multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.

Compensation

$30.88-$35.75 Hourly

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