Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to join a growing accounting team in the North Miami area. This position will play an integral role in the day-to-day accounting function, with responsibility for general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, month-end close, cash activity, payroll accounting, and financial reporting support.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a broad accounting role and wants exposure across several areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close process, including preparation and posting of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Manage daily cash activity, including bank reconciliations, cash receipts, and related general ledger transactions.
• Coordinate payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees and ensure payroll activity is accurately reflected in the general ledger.
• Prepare customer billing and maintain accurate accounts receivable records.
• Review outstanding receivables and follow up on past-due balances or account discrepancies.
• Reconcile revenue and cost-related activity to the general ledger and assist with forecasting and financial analysis.
• Maintain accounting records related to capital projects and assist with capitalization and project closeout.
• Assist with external financial and banking audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and other requested information.
• Prepare recurring compliance filings, including sales tax, property tax, and annual 1099 reporting.
• Assist with additional accounting projects and process improvements as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Previous exposure to payroll accounting and/or accounts receivable preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with accounting or ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to handle sensitive financial and employee information.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.