Senior Accountant

IGEL Technology; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Remote work opportunities and flexible

Home office stipend

Job summary

IGEL Technology is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage US entity accounting under US GAAP and German GAAP for group purposes. The role requires close collaboration with the Germany accounting team and internal stakeholders across Finance.

You will own month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting, while ensuring compliance with tax and statutory requirements and supporting internal controls. This is a full-time, on-site position with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum five years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Three years of related experience with a Master’s degree.
• Experience with US GAAP and statutory compliance would be a plus.
• Strong analytical and auditing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage obligations to suppliers, employees, and vendors.
• Maintain a Dynamics 365 accounting system.
• Review externally prepared accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations; month-end close ownership.
• Assist with ASC 606 and ASC 842 accounting and audits.
• Support payroll accounting and coordination with HR.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for audits and tax filings.
• Contribute to financial forecasting and variance analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Procurement, and Finance.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Analytical skills

Journal entries

Month-end close

Auditing

CPA considered

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Dynamics 365

Job description

THE ROLE:

IGEL Technology is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to assist with managing all aspects of the financials of our U.S. entity (we currently report under German Accepted Accounting Principles [GAAP] for group purposes and U.S. GAAP for local purposes). The Senior Accountant will perform a variety of general accounting tasks and will support the Director of Finance, ensuring transactions are properly recorded in accordance with the company’s policies.

To be successful in this role, a background in Finance or Accounting and familiarity with corporate financial systems is essential. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with an experienced, motivated team that is willing to share their knowledge and experiences to expand your skillset, helping you reach your personal and professional goals. Additionally, while performing your daily tasks, you will partner closely with the accounting team in Germany.

TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage obligations to suppliers, employees, and third-party vendors.
• Maintain a Dynamics 365 accounting system.
• Perform extensive reviews of externally prepared accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Update internal accounting databases and spreadsheets.
• Processing expense reports through travel expense tool Concur.
• Verify, allocate, and post invoices.
• Assist with providing a consolidated analytical review of actuals and forecasts with meaningful insight/information on trends in the business on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Conduct various ad-hoc financial analyses.
• Own assigned areas of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial reporting.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.
• Assist with federal, state, and local tax and statutory compliance requirements, including annual state filings, sales and use tax, and business personal property tax filings.
• Support German GAAP and U.S. GAAP audits and ASC 606 revenue recognition accounting, including preparation of supporting schedules and documentation.
• Perform and review bank reconciliations, cash activity, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Support ASC 842 lease accounting, including preparation and maintenance of supporting schedules.
• Support payroll accounting and payroll reconciliations, including coordination with HR and payroll providers.
• Manage and reconcile corporate credit card and expense activity, including Concur and other company payment platforms.
• Support the procure-to-pay process, including vendor setup, PO compliance, invoice review, approval controls, and payment processing.
• Prepare and maintain intercompany reconciliations and support intercompany transactions with the parent company and other IGEL entities.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for financial statement audits, tax audits, due diligence, and other compliance requests.
• Review balance sheet accounts and investigate and resolve reconciliation differences and aging items.
• Maintain appropriate documentation, audit trails, and internal controls in accordance with company policies.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Channel, HR, Procurement, and other departments on accounting, coding, payment, and finance-related matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate Finance processes, particularly within Dynamics 365 and related financial systems.
• Serve as a backup across key Finance functions to ensure business continuity during close cycles and employee absences.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including proficiency in the U.S. GAAP.
• Analytical skills and a high affinity for numbers
• Knowledge of Accounts Payables/Receivables, asset accounting
• Proven work experience as a Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, or similar role.
• Solid data entry skills with an ability to identify numerical errors.
• Ability to handle a high volume of transactions.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision with a CAN DO attitude.
• Results-orientated and motivated way of working
• Team oriented

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• A minimum of five years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or three years of experience with a Master’s degree required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• The ability to travel to the Fort Lauderdale office at least four times per week
• CPA certification is a plus
• Hands-on experience with accounting software i.e., Dynamics.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and data analysis; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation skills and demonstrated ownership of month-end close activities.
• Knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition and ASC 842 lease accounting.
• Experience with multi-state accounting, tax, and statutory compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and time zones.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines during monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
• Strong attention to detail, ownership, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a multinational organization is preferred.

WE OFFER

• Health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits (employee premiums covered by IGEL)
• 11 company-paid holidays per year
• 18-22 days of PTO per year (18 days in year 1, 20 days starting in year 2 and 22 days after 5 years of service)
• Sick time of 10 days per year, with rollover of unused days up to maximum limit
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match, up to $15,000 per year
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Monthly home office allowance
• Remote working opportunities and flexible working times, so you can combine your demanding work with your personal goals
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Financial Wellness tool
• Company-paid life insurance policy, long-term disability (LTD), and short-term disability (STD) coverage
• Wellbeing apps, including Rightway, Headspace and Wellhub
• Training and development opportunities to advance your career
• President’s Club for the highest performing salespeople and overachievers
• An amazing culture powered by a workplace run on trust, empowerment, and feedback with a positive, inspiring working atmosphere
• A highly motivated team that is already looking forward to your support in developing strategies and achieving common goals, together with you!

IGEL is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want the best available person in every job. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.