Senior Accountant

Solomon Page; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Solomon Page is seeking a Senior Accountant for a growing, retail-focused organization in South Florida. You will contribute to monthly closes, GL accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting for a multi-location retail operation.

The role requires 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, retail exposure, and strong Excel/ERP skills. CPA preferred but not required; on-site in South Florida with bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including GL and month-end close.
• Prior retail accounting experience in a multi-location environment is required.
• CPA or CPA candidacy is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries; perform GL reconciliations.
• Manage accounting for revenue, inventory, COGS, cash, accruals, and prepaid expenses.
• Review financial results; investigate variances and discrepancies.
• Assist with financial reporting and supporting schedules.
• Partner with operational teams across retail locations on accounting matters.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure proper transaction classification.
• Support internal controls and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Assist with quarterly and annual audit requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.
• Help streamline and automate recurring accounting tasks and reconciliations.
• Participate in special projects and other accounting initiatives as needed.

Skills

Retail accounting

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional partnering

Multi-location coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

A growing retail-focused organization in South Florida is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its accounting and finance team. This position will have a hands‑on role in the monthly close process, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and accounting activities supporting a multi-location retail operation. The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting foundation along with direct retail accounting experience. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment and wants broad exposure across the accounting function.

• Compensation: Up to $90,000 base salary + bonus
• Industry: Retail / Consumer Services

Responsibilities:

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes
• Prepare and post journal entries and complete general ledger account reconciliations
• Manage accounting related to revenue, inventory, cost of goods sold, cash, accruals, and prepaid expenses
• Review financial results and investigate account variances and discrepancies
• Assist with financial reporting and supporting schedules
• Partner with operational teams regarding accounting matters across retail locations
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure transactions are properly classified
• Support internal controls and ensure accounting processes align with established policies and procedures
• Assist with quarterly and annual audit requests
• Review account activity and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls
• Help streamline and automate recurring accounting and reconciliation processes
• Participate in special projects and other accounting initiatives as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting REQUIRED
• Prior retail accounting experience is REQUIRED. Candidates must have direct accounting experience within a retail, multi‑location retail, consumer retail, or closely related environment
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger and month‑end close responsibilities
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred, but not required
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, financial analysis, and variance review
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems
• Exposure to inventory, revenue, COGS, and store‑level accounting strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Comfortable partnering with both accounting and operational teams
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills