Senior Accountant – Lease & Close Specialist

Certus Pest, Inc.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Certus Pest, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to own defined accounting areas within Finance for both pool and pest divisions. You will manage lease accounting, payroll accruals, revenue recognition, and monthly close with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

The role supports flux analysis, audits, and year-end financial statement prep, with exposure to M&A activity. Strong US GAAP knowledge and Sage Intacct experience preferred; onsite in Tampa, FL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• CPA or active CPA candidacy strongly preferred.
• Experience with lease accounting (ASC 842) and purchase accounting/goodwill preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lease Accounting (ASC 842)—monthly close, vehicle leases, reclassifications and amortization.
• Payroll, benefits & compensation accruals and headcount reporting.
• Record standard entries and accruals, including goodwill amortization and cost accruals.
• Cash receipts—daily GL export and bad debt expense booking; reconcile card receipts.
• Revenue—postings and reconciliations from multiple platforms.
• Assist with P&L flux analysis and monthly close timelines.
• Support intercompany activity, balance sheet reconciliations, and audit readiness.
• Assist with audits, tax PBC requests, and footnote disclosures.
• Contribute to M&A finance tasks as needed.

Skills

US GAAP

ASC 842

ASC 606

General ledger

Journal entries

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA candidacy preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

ERP systems

Job description

Certus Pest, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to own defined accounting areas within Finance for both pool and pest divisions. You will manage lease accounting, payroll accruals, revenue recognition, and monthly close with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

The role supports flux analysis, audits, and year-end financial statement prep, with exposure to M&A activity. Strong US GAAP knowledge and Sage Intacct experience preferred; onsite in Tampa, FL.