Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join a fast growing organization in Pensacola, Florida. In this role, you will help drive accurate financial reporting, strengthen accounting processes, and support compliance across a multi-faceted operation. You will work closely with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to maintain reliable records, provide meaningful analysis, and contribute to sound business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead key month-end and year-end accounting activities by preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial fluctuation analyses.

• Maintain the general ledger with a high degree of accuracy and ensure accounting records align with company policies and reporting standards.

• Develop and manage detailed supporting schedules for balance sheet accounts such as prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and accrued liabilities.

• Coordinate sales tax and business license obligations across multiple jurisdictions, including filings, reconciliations, and audit-ready documentation.

• Partner with internal and external auditors by assembling requested schedules, explaining account activity, and addressing audit questions promptly.

• Contribute to the annual budgeting process and produce monthly budget-versus-actual reporting for department leaders.

• Collaborate with teams throughout the organization to resolve accounting matters and provide guidance on financial and tax-related questions.

• Assist with special assignments, including custom financial reporting, process improvements, and implementation-related accounting support.

• Provide backup support to accounts receivable and accounts payable functions when business needs require additional coverage.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• 2–5 years of accounting experience; public accounting experience is preferred.

• Hands-on experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

• Working knowledge of bank reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, accruals, and balance sheet support schedules.

• Familiarity with sales tax compliance and business license reporting in multiple jurisdictions is preferred.

• Strong proficiency with Excel and ERP platforms.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong organization, attention to detail, and time management.

For confidential consideration, contact Hayley Euper at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or apply today!