Senior Accountant

Geosyntec Consultants; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Well-being programs

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants in Boca Raton seeks a Senior Accountant to manage accounting records and ensure GAAP compliance. You will assist the Manager of General Accounting and prepare financial reports.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, at least 4 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in financial management software. This full-time position offers competitive pay and well-being programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related area and at least 4 years of experience.
• Knowledge of project costing and financial management processes.
• Basic understanding of bookkeeping procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist and report to the Manager of General Accounting.
• Maintain and review general accounting and bookkeeping records.
• Prepare year-end audit schedules.

Skills

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

Project management basics

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Mathematical skills

Accounting software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related area

Tools

Financial management software

Job description

Senior Accountant

Primary Location: US‑FL‑Boca Raton

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote: No

Overview

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public‑sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Competitive pay, benefits, and well‑being programs support you and your family.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist and report to the Manager of General Accounting; manage workload prioritization.
• Maintain and review general accounting and bookkeeping records, including account analysis necessary to compile a complete and accurate trial balance.
• Review automatic recurring journal entries and rent‑voucher entries.
• Maintain lease accounting system and reconcile to the general ledger.
• Review all appropriate month‑end accrual entries and ensure related reversals are recorded at the start of the next period.
• Record adjusting entries to reconcile account analysis to general ledger control accounts.
• Ensure departmentalization of the trial balance conforms with company policies.
• Review month‑end related journal entries.
• Maintain stock activity ledgers and prepare related documents for stock redemption and purchase activity.
• Reconcile inter‑company accounts.
• Review foreign currency exchange transactions.
• Process monthly and month‑end reports for financial reporting packages.
• Post automatic system‑generated journal entries such as allocation entries.
• Prepare year‑end audit schedules.
• Research GAAP to ensure company compliance.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related area and at least 4 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Basic knowledge of project management, accounting, and bookkeeping procedures.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, project costing, and financial management.
• Experience working with foreign currencies and related accounting processes. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of financial management software and equipment.
• Experience operating computer systems, accounting software, peripherals, and other business systems.
• Experience with web‑based, Windows‑based, and other data entry environments.
• Excellent mathematical skills.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively manage individual workload.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with management, staff, and clients.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and group settings to internal clients.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos, and to write complex correspondence.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and satisfactory driving record for business travel.
• Successful completion of a background check required by company or client policy.