Senior Accountant

823 Fairwater Payroll Management LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairwater is seeking a Senior Accountant in Dania Beach, FL to lead month-end close for vessels and accounts, ensuring accurate reporting under US GAAP. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and collaborate with Operations to explain variances.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting/finance, 5+ years private or 3+ years public experience, and strong analytical and mentoring skills to support junior team members. Maritime exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum five years of private or three years of public accounting experience.
• Maritime industry experience is a plus.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close procedures for assigned accounts/vessels, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review financial results for accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze monthly trends with Operations and explain significant fluctuations.
• Support internal controls across processes and provide documentation for audits.
• Assist with preparing financial statements and reporting packages.

Skills

English

Team player

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Workday

ERP systems

Job description

The name “Fairwater” speaks to our firm and steadfast commitment to partnership, equity, and trust.

Position Title: Senior Accountant Reports To: Accounting Manager Schedule: Monday through Friday business hours and additional as required Location: Dania Beach, FL

Required Qualifications

• Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience Minimum of five years of private or three years of public accounting experience.
• Maritime industry experience is a plus.
• Languages English
• Traits Team player, attention to detail and accuracy, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, good communication and interpersonal skills, proactive, and ability to guide and mentor junior team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills/Software Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and ERP systems (Workday knowledge is a plus).
• CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus.
• Willingness to use AI and automation tools to streamline recurring close tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• · Perform month-end close procedures for assigned accounts/ vessels, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations (cash, prepaid insurance, accruals for purchase orders, payroll and other expenses, etc.) in accordance with the close calendar deadlines.
• · Review and analyze financial results for assigned accounts/vessels to ensure accuracy and completeness of balances/amounts for the reporting period.
• · Work with Operations to understand monthly trends and significant fluctuations in balances/amounts, evaluate their reasonableness, and escape unusual items to the Accounting Manager.
• · Perform accounting internal control activities for assigned areas, including support for process narratives and retention of supporting evidence for audit. Understand key controls in other business processes (e.g., payroll, procurement), identifying and escalating issues to the Accounting Manager.
• · Assist with the preparation of financial statements and reporting packages.
• · Prepare schedules for audits, respond to audit requests, and coordinate with Operations to provide supporting documentation.
• · Support technical accounting for assigned areas under US GAAP (e.g., leases, drydock capitalization, revenue recognition), including preparation of supporting schedules and memos.
• · Participate in system and process improvement initiatives, including testing and data validation, and identify opportunities to automate recurring close tasks.
• · Provide guidance, review, and on-the-job training to junior team members.
• · Complete special projects and ad hoc requests as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability Fairwater reserves the right to revise or change job descriptions and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Fairwater is a leading Jones Act maritime solutions provider specializing in liquid petroleum and renewables, chemical parcel, and Alaskan crude transportation. It also offers international and domestic ship management services for a diverse class of vessels. At Fairwater, we pride ourselves on being a strong and reliable partner to both our customers and our talented shoreside and mariner teams. Safety, efficiency, innovation, and collaboration are central to our operating ethos and ensure we continuously deliver a high-quality experience for all stakeholders. Fairwater is a 50-50 joint venture owned by global maritime and logistics leaders Crowley and SEACOR Holdings.

Reasonable Accommodation Fairwater is committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment free from discrimination. In support of this, Fairwater works to ensure that none of its policies, practices, work arrangements, or facilities have discriminatory effects on individuals or on groups protected under applicable federal legislation. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please email [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your request.