Senior Staff Accountant

The Planet Group; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 75,768 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading finance and accounting firm in Fort Lauderdale seeks a Senior GL Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting and support core accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in corporate accounting, strong technical skills, and the ability to improve internal controls. Responsibilities include leading FP&A accrual processes, maintaining reconciliations, and assisting with month-end closings. The job offers competitive pay and a contract tenure with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Corporate Accounting.
• Strong technical accounting skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition of FP&A accrual processes into accounting.
• Prepare and maintain reconciliations between sub-ledger and general ledger systems.
• Prepare non-recurring and recurring journal entries monthly and quarterly.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts ensuring accuracy.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Maintain and improve internal controls.
• Assist with month-end close and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Corporate Accounting

GAAP accounting

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

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Base Pay Range

$55.00/hr - $60.00/hr

Contract, 6 months with potential to extend

Weston, FL 33326

Must Have

• 5+ years in Corporate Accounting
• GAAP accounting
• Excel

Nice to Have

• CPA
• Microsoft Dynamics

Overview

The Senior GL Accountant plays a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for the organization. This position supports core accounting operations, including the transition and integration of FP&A accrual processes into the accounting function. The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to improving processes and internal controls within a dynamic software company environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the transition of FP&A accrual processes into accounting, including ownership of booking, documentation, and process streamlining.
• Prepare and maintain reconciliations between sub-ledger and general ledger systems.
• Prepare non-recurring and recurring journal entries on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts on a monthly and/or quarterly cadence, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Partner with the accounting team to identify, support, and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain and continuously improve existing internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Assist with month-end close and other ad hoc projects as needed.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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