Senior Accountant

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Offered

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking a Senior Accountant in Boca Raton to oversee complex accounting activities, ensure accurate financial records, and support month-end/year-end closes while providing actionable insights to management.

The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel/ERP skills to prep financial statements and assist with audits and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of records.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Support audits by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls improvements.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and prepare management reports.
• Participate in special projects and process improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Accountant Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing complex accounting activities, ensuring accuracy of financial records, assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, preparing financial reports, and supporting audits. This role plays a key part in maintaining compliance with accounting standards and providing financial insights to management.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of accounting records.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Review and improve accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Assist with cash management, fixed assets, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff.
• Prepare management reports and financial analyses as requested.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Preferred Experience

• Financial statement preparation and analysis.
• General ledger management.
• Audit support and compliance.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Internal controls and process improvements.

Full Benefits OfferedAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.