Senior Accountant

Segrera Associates; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Segrera Associates in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Senior Accountant to support and strengthen financial operations within a growing organization. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you will help maintain accurate financial records, assist month-end close, and coordinate with audit and tax partners.

Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, maintaining fixed assets, performing reconciliations, and contributing to ERP and financial system improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting or finance experience, ideally with a blend of public accounting and industry experience.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting principles and US GAAP.
• Experience working with external auditors, accounting firms, or in a public accounting environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting systems such as NetSuite or QuickBooks is preferred but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recommend accounting solutions for new, complex, or non-routine business transactions while ensuring compliance with company policies and US GAAP.
• Prepare and record monthly journal entries, including revenue recognition, payroll, accruals, and other recurring accounting transactions.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules, ensuring proper asset classification and accurate depreciation calculations.
• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, fixed assets, intercompany accounts, general ledger accounts, and related sub-ledgers.
• Partner with external accounting providers to support the monthly close process.
• Review supporting documentation and transactions to ensure proper accounting treatment and compliance.
• Coordinate the flow of financial information with external accounting firms supporting audit and corporate tax engagements.
• Respond to auditor inquiries and maintain auditable financial records and schedules.
• Assist with accounting, finance, and operational improvement projects as needed.
• Support transition and implementation of financial systems and processes, including ERP and accounts payable enhancements.

Skills

US GAAP

Excel

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Job description

A client in Fort Lauderdale is looking for a Senior Accountant to support and strengthen their financial operations within a growing organization. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, this role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close activities, coordinating with external audit and tax partners, and contributing to ongoing process and systems improvements.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recommend accounting solutions for new, complex, or non-routine business transactions while ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and record monthly journal entries, including revenue recognition, payroll, accruals, and other recurring accounting transactions.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules, ensuring proper asset classification and accurate depreciation calculations.
• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, fixed assets, intercompany accounts, general ledger accounts, and related sub-ledgers.
• Partner with external accounting providers to support the timely and accurate completion of the monthly close process.
• Review supporting documentation and transactions to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and compliance.
• Coordinate the flow of financial information with external accounting firms supporting audit and corporate tax engagements.
• Respond to auditor inquiries and maintain organized, auditable financial records and supporting schedules.
• Assist with accounting, finance, and operational improvement projects as needed.
• Support the transition and implementation of financial systems and processes, including ERP and accounts payable platform enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting or finance experience, ideally with a combination of public accounting and industry experience.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting principles and U.S. GAAP.
• Experience working with external auditors, accounting firms, or within a public accounting environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting systems such as NetSuite or QuickBooks is preferred but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.