Jacksonville, FL (Onsite, 5 days per week)
6-12 month contract
$70-75 per hour
We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Accountant to support a large, established organization with complex accounting operations and financial reporting requirements. This position will play an important role in researching accounting guidance, maintaining accounting policies, overseeing complex financial transactions, and supporting accurate financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, interpret, and apply U.S. GAAP and regulatory accounting guidance to complex transactions and business activities.
- Prepare and review journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close activities.
- Review accounting treatment for investments, derivatives, deposits, and other financial transactions.
- Maintain and update accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Evaluate new accounting standards and determine their potential impact on financial reporting.
- Assist with financial statement disclosures, regulatory reporting, and audit documentation.
- Partner with finance, accounting, and business teams to resolve complex accounting questions.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
- Provide technical guidance and support to other accounting professionals.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably 7+ years.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting principles.
- Experience independently researching and interpreting accounting guidance.
- Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding reporting deadlines.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in technical accounting, accounting policy, or corporate accounting.
- Banking or financial services industry experience.
- Exposure to investment, derivative, or treasury accounting.
- Experience with SEC reporting, financial disclosures, or public company accounting requirements.
- Experience using financial reporting and general ledger systems.
This position requires working onsite in Jacksonville, FL, five days per week.