Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location: Hybrid, St.Pete/Tampa, FL

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records through full-cycle general ledger accounting, payroll administration, and financial reporting. This role supports the Financial Controller in managing day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close activities, financial analysis, budgeting support, and audit preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, allocations, payroll entries, and other adjusting entries.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, including cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accruals, payroll liabilities, and intercompany accounts.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze general ledger activity, investigate variances, and provide recommendations to management.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial records and accounting data.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, management reports, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities.
• Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Process payroll accurately and timely, including wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, benefits, and payroll taxes.
• Record payroll-related journal entries and reconcile payroll accounts and liabilities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and support payroll tax filings, including Forms 941, W-2, state unemployment filings, and related reporting.
• Respond to employee and manager payroll inquiries and coordinate payroll activities with Human Resources.
• Collaborate with accounting team members and provide support across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit functions.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and documented procedures.
• Participate in special projects, process improvements, and system implementations as assigned.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness within accounting and payroll processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 35 years of progressive accounting experience with significant responsibility for general ledger accounting and payroll processing.
• Experience managing full-cycle month-end close activities and account reconciliations.
• Experience working in a mid-sized company or similar business environment.
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll compliance requirements.
• Prior involvement in financial audits and audit support activities.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and payroll accounting principles.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience with accounting and ERP systems such as Sage Intacct, Sage, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Experience using payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, UKG, or equivalent solutions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis; Power BI experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and recommend solutions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial and payroll information with professionalism and discretion.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across departments.