Corporate Accountant

Atrium; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Atrium in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks a Corporate Accountant to manage financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis with strong Excel and GAAP expertise. The role emphasizes accuracy, cross-functional collaboration, and process improvements.

Requires 2+ years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, and legal authorization to work in the United States. Full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency in full-cycle accounting, including financial reporting and month-end close.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements ensuring accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and post journal entries.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Skills

Strong Excel

GAAP knowledge

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification in progress

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Atrium is seeking on behalf of our client a Corporate Accountant based in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

A background check may be run only after a conditional offer is made, where permitted by law.

Position: Corporate Accountant

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: $70,000 to $75,000

Company Overview

Our Fort Lauderdale client is a growing retail company in expanding into the South Florida market. They are looking for a Corporate Accountant. They have different business lines and are continuing to acquire more opportunities.

Position Overview

The Corporate Accountant will utilize Excel strongly and will play a key role in managing the company’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. This position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to support financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and proactive in identifying process improvements. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Excel usage: must be strong with Excel functions as Corporate Accountant.
• General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, review and post journal entries, and monitor transactions for completeness and accuracy.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable: Oversee AP/AR processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, vendor payments, and customer collections.
• Month-end and Year-end Close: Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, coordinating with other teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting as as Corporate Accountant.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with the finance team to develop annual budgets and forecasts, monitor performance, and provide variance analysis.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct detailed financial analysis to support decision-making, identifying trends and opportunities for cost optimization as Corporate Accountant.
• Tax Compliance: Assist in preparing tax returns and support audits, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and liaising with external advisors as needed.

Required Experience/Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting.
• Strong with Excel
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Proficiency in full-cycle accounting, including financial reporting and month-end close.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software as Corporate Accountant.

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal as Corporate Accountant.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.
• Experience in the consumer services industry is a plus as Corporate Accountant.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA is a plus as Corporate Accountant.
• Continuing education in accounting or finance preferred.
• Knowledge of tax regulations and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools as Corporate Accountant.

If eligible under the ACA, medical, dental and vision benefits and time off in accordance with local paid sick time laws will be offered. Additional benefits may include paid holidays, a 401(k)-retirement plan, life insurance, disability coverage, and an employee assistance program, where applicable. Other compensation programs may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, or other incentive compensation, where applicable.

Commitment to Diversity

As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO