Senior Accountant

Segrera Associates; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Segrera Associates seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing accounting team in Clearwater, FL. The role will drive month-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliations to ensure GAAP compliance and accurate records.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of general accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with ERP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of general accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Hands-on month-end close and financial statement experience.
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and/or lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze account activity and research variances.
• Assist with accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed.
• Assist with annual audits and provide requested schedules and documentation.
• Ensure accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Partner with other departments to resolve accounting-related questions and discrepancies.
• Assist with special projects and additional accounting responsibilities as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Excel proficiency

General ledger

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing accounting team. This position will play an important role in the month-end close process, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will have a strong general accounting background, solid Excel skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and/or lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Prepare monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports
• Analyze account activity and research variances
• Assist with accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed
• Assist with annual audits and provide requested schedules and documentation
• Ensure accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls
• Partner with other departments to resolve accounting-related questions and discrepancies
• Assist with special projects and additional accounting responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of general accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Hands-on month-end close and financial statement experience
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills