Corporate Accountant in Miami Direct Hire

Corporate Accountant Opportunity In Miami

Our client is one of the top consulting engineering firms specializing in civil and transportation projects seeking to hire a Corporate Accountant to join their accounting team. This position will support the Finance Controller and the Accounting Department.

• Preparing, maintaining, analyzing, verifying, and reconciling financial transactions, statements, records, and reports.
• Assist in maintaining the accuracy of the company's ledgers and financial statements. (Assist overseeing Miami-based finance team of 6+ employees) indirect management of remote billing specialists and supporting personnel (5 employees)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist on cost proposals to include preparation of financial documents required for new bids and proposals, budgeting, and other financial projects
• Generate accurate, timely GAAP-compliant income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flow on a monthly basis
• Provide support to Controller on financial operations and controls, including but not limited to the areas of A/P, A/R, vendor payments, payroll expenses, cash management, revenue recognition
• Actively participate and support the full month end close cycle and other ad hoc reporting as required: reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, AR, Assets, Cash accounts, AP (401K), month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closeouts
• Collaborates with other divisions and corporate departments to gather financial information for monthly close
• Manage and assist with ad hoc queries related to related companies (taxes, audits, certifications, bank deposits, reconciliations)
• Facilitate annual third-party audits
• Assist with inquiries from internal customers (including Executive Management)
• Proactively works directly with team members to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the financial close and consolidation process
• Remain current in latest accounting principles and subject matter
• Perform additional assignments, as directed by the CFO and the Financial Controller

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar
• 5+ years' experience in accounting or finance
• Architecture and Engineering industry experience preferred
• Experience on computerized accounting software and an aptitude for system improvements and developments. Preferably Deltek Vision (VantagePoint)
• Experience working with and producing GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Experience in developing budgets, cash flows, financial analysis, cost controls and schedules
• Requires excellent communication, an ability to think critically and creatively, an attention to detail and a team-oriented attitude
• Quick learner and critical thinker who can re-assess new strategies and opportunities
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with senior management
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports and statements
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel