Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations in Fort Myers, Florida. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, managing close activities, and ensuring the integrity of reconciliations across multiple accounts. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:
• Lead monthly closing activities by preparing and reviewing financial entries, accruals, and supporting schedules to ensure timely reporting.
• Maintain the general ledger by recording accounting activity accurately and investigating variances or unusual balances.
• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate documentation and alignment to accounting standards and internal controls.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations on a recurring basis and resolve discrepancies in a thorough and timely manner.
• Complete bank reconciliations by comparing financial records to banking activity and researching outstanding items.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial data, clarify account activity, and support accurate period-end reporting.
• Assist with process improvements related to accounting workflows, documentation, and reporting accuracy as needed.

• Proven experience in a senior-level accounting role with responsibility for period-end close activities.

• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting and the preparation of journal entries.

• Demonstrated ability to complete account reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy and consistency.

• Experience handling bank reconciliations and researching reconciling items independently.

• Solid understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial reporting best practices.

• High level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

For immediate consideration, please reach out to Jenny Smith (Vice President/Senior Recruiting Manager) on LinkedIn or contact her at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.