Senior Staff Accountant

Job Description

Neil Jesani Advisors (NJA) is a premier national tax and advisory firm delivering comprehensive tax, compliance, accounting, tax controversy & resolution, and advisory solutions to high-net-worth individuals and mid-market businesses across the United States. Headquartered in the South Florida metro region (Sunrise, FL) with a West Coast office in Las Vegas, NJA leverages an elite, cross-disciplinary team of CPAs, Tax Attorneys, IRS Enrolled Agents (EAs), CFPs, fractional CFOs and other experts.

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For over 20 years, NJA has helped clients unlock transformative tax savings, maximize profitability, and build long-term financial security. Built on a foundation of white-glove, highly responsive service, we foster an internal culture centered on entrepreneurship, deep domain expertise, uncompromising integrity, and results-driven impact.

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You can learn more here:

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About the Role:

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Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

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• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, accruals, prepaids, deferred revenue, lease accounting, and payroll accruals.
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• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations with complete supporting documentation and sign-off.
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• Own and maintain the month-end close checklist and calendar, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
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• Prepare monthly financial reporting by entity and business line, including variance analysis for Controller review.
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• Support intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations for consolidated reporting.
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Full-Cycle Accounting

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• Manage accounts payable through the ERP, including vendor setup, coding, and approval workflow compliance.
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• Support billing and accounts receivable, including recording billings from the practice management system and applying customer payments.
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• Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.
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• Maintain lease accounting schedules.
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• Track commissions and other contract-related costs for appropriate accrual and amortization.
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• Support sales tax, 1099, and other routine compliance filings.
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• Support business combination accounting and back-office integration activities as needed.
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Accrual Accounting & Revenue Recognition

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• Assist with converting historical cash-basis records to accrual accounting.
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• Build and maintain revenue and deferred revenue schedules in accordance with ASC 606 .
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• Work with the Controller and outside advisors to support revenue recognition policies and documentation.
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• Gather, organize, and maintain contract data required to support revenue recognition.
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ERP Implementation & Accounting Systems

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• Support the CFO and Controller with ERP implementation and optimization, including:
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• Chart of accounts design
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• Data cleanup and migration
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• System testing
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• User training
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• Process documentation
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• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, automation, reporting, and system efficiency.
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Internal Controls & Audit Support

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• Follow and help strengthen internal controls, including segregation of duties and approval matrices.
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• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for external auditors and outside advisors.
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• Maintain complete and accurate audit trails for accounting entries and transactions.
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• Support the Controller with special projects and other accounting initiatives as needed.
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Qualifications:

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Required

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
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• CPA license
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• 10+ years of full-cycle accounting experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
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• Proven experience managing or executing month-end close processes.
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• Strong understanding of US GAAP and accrual accounting.
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• Hands-on experience with a cloud-based ERP such as NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, or Campfire.
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• Experience with QuickBooks Online.
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• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work with complex financial data and reporting.
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• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of ownership and accountability.
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• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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• A continuous-improvement mindset with a strong desire to identify and implement better processes.
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Preferred Qualifications

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• Multi-entity accounting and consolidation experience.
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• Experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition and deferred revenue.
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• Experience with ASC 842 lease accounting.
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• Experience supporting an ERP implementation, migration, or accounting system conversion.
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• Experience in professional services, financial services, or public accounting.
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• Experience supporting an external audit.
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• Familiarity with Bill.com, ADP, Canopy, or similar practice management/accounting systems.
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What We're Looking For:

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We are looking for more than someone who can process transactions. The successful candidate will be a high-accountability accounting professional who takes ownership, thinks critically, solves problems, and continuously looks for ways to improve the organization's accounting infrastructure. Y o u should be comfortable working directly with senior leadership, operating in a multi-entity environment, managing deadlines without constant oversight, and stepping into new projects as the organization grows.

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Compensation & Executive Benefits

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At Neil Jesani Advisors, exceptional talent earns exceptional rewards. We provide superior compensation, executive-level resources, and a high-autonomy workplace.

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• 401(k) Plan: Company match up to 5% .
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• Health Coverage: Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.
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• Paid Time Off: 15 PTO days plus 10 paid major public holidays and supplemental firm holidays.
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• Work Environment: Hybrid flexibility in a collaborative, intellectually curious environment that values both high productivity and professional well-being.
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