Senior Accountant

Hireez; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hireez is seeking a highly organized and deadline-driven Senior Accountant in Saint Petersburg, Florida. This role requires 4+ years of experience and a proven record in month-end close processes. The Senior Accountant will manage journal entries, reconciliations, and ensure compliance with GAAP standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and strong Excel skills. The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and process improvements, with a focus on timely and accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience with hands-on month-end close responsibility.
• Strong understanding of close processes and the ability to analyze financial variances.
• Experience managing or contributing to fast-paced close cycles.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute key components of the month-end close process.
• Prepare and post complex journal entries and perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audits and assist with year-end close.

Skills

Accrual accounting knowledge

Close cycle management

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

Senior Accountant (Month-End Close Focus | 4+ Years Experience)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and deadline-driven Senior Accountant with 4+ years of experience and a proven track record in leading and executing month-end close processes. This role is critical to ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting and will serve as a key owner of the close cycle, reconciliations, and financial integrity of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close

• Own and execute key components of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion within tight deadlines
• Prepare and post complex journal entries (accruals, deferrals, reclasses, allocations)
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all accounts are accurate and fully supported
• Analyze and explain month-over-month variances in financial results
• Maintain and continuously improve the close checklist, timelines, and workflows
• Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements to accelerate the close cycle
• Own the integrity and accuracy of monthly financial statements by leading close activities, validating underlying data, and ensuring all balances are fully supported
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP standards
• Provide insights into financial performance and key trends

Audit & Compliance Support

• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests
• Assist with year-end close and financial statement preparation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with FP&A, operations, and other departments to gather data for accruals and reporting
• Communicate deadlines and requirements to ensure timely close inputs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience with hands-on month-end close responsibility
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting and close processes
• Experience managing or contributing to fast-paced close cycles
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills
• CPA or CPA-track preferred

Preferred Skills

• Experience reducing close timelines and improving efficiency
• Strong reconciliation and variance analysis skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with high accuracy
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Process improvement mindset with attention to detail

What Success Looks Like

• Month-end close completed on time with accurate, fully supported financials and no material post-close adjustments
• Clean, well-documented reconciliations
• Improved close efficiency over time
• Strong cross-functional collaboration