Senior Accountant

MSH; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MSH, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, seeks a Senior Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team. This role supports the U.S. entity and collaborates with senior finance leadership and an international accounting group.

The ideal candidate has strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and hands-on experience with AP/AR, general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit support. This is a hybrid role in Fort Lauderdale, 4 days in the office and 1 day remote.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience with a Bachelor's degree or 3 years with a Master's degree.
• Proven experience as Senior Accountant or similar role; strong U.S. GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting activities related to suppliers, employees, and third-party vendors.
• Process and maintain Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and asset accounting.
• Verify, allocate, and post invoices and payment transactions.
• Record invoices, accruals, provisions, and other accounting entries.
• Assist with monthly closing activities and preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Maintain and support accounting databases, financial records, and spreadsheets.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

AP/AR

General ledger

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Audit support

High volume transactions

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Concur

Excel

Job description

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About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This role will support the financial operations of the U.S. entity and work closely with senior finance leadership and an international accounting team.

The ideal candidate will have strong U.S. GAAP accounting knowledge, hands-on experience with AP/AR, general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit support, along with the ability to manage a high volume of transactions with accuracy and minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounting activities related to suppliers, employees, and third-party vendors.
• Process and maintain Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and asset accounting activities.
• Verify, allocate, and post invoices and payment transactions.
• Record invoices, accruals, provisions, and other accounting entries.
• Assist with monthly closing activities and preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Maintain and update accounting databases, financial records, and spreadsheets.
• Process employee expense reports through Concur or similar expense management systems.
• Maintain and support accounting activities within Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Review externally prepared accounts, identify discrepancies, and coordinate resolutions.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly analysis of actuals versus forecasts and provide meaningful insights into business trends.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and accounting research as needed.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of internal financial controls and procedures.
• Support annual state filings across multiple states, including business personal property tax filings.
• Assist with U.S. GAAP and international GAAP audits and related accounting requirements.
• Support accounting related to ASC 606 / revenue recognition.
• Ensure accounting records and documentation are accurate, complete, and maintained confidentially.
• Collaborate with the broader finance and accounting team, including international team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience with a Bachelor's degree or 3 years with a Master's degree.
• Proven experience as a Senior Accountant, Staff Accountant, or similar accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Hands-on experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, general ledger, and asset accounting.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and numerical errors.
• Comfortable managing a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate a proactive, "can-do" approach.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• Experience with Concur or similar expense management platforms.
• Knowledge of international accounting standards/GAAP is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, including VLOOKUP and financial data analysis.
• Experience supporting multi-state accounting, tax filings, or compliance activities.

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid position based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with an expectation of working 4 days per week in the office and 1 day remotely.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an experienced and collaborative Finance & Accounting team.
• Work closely with senior finance leadership and an international accounting organization.
• Gain exposure to U.S. GAAP, international GAAP, ASC 606, audits, financial reporting, and multi-state accounting.
• Opportunity to expand your accounting and financial analysis skill set in a global business environment.