Sr. Staff Accountant / Payroll Administrator

CFS; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vacation

401(k)

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Sr. Staff Accountant / Payroll Administrator to own our bi-weekly payroll and assist with broad accounting duties in a downtown Fort Lauderdale office. You will work closely with senior leadership, manage payroll for ~250-300 employees, and contribute to reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.

This role offers growth with potential for advancement, exposure to A/R and billing, and benefits including medical, vacation, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Full-cycle payroll experience required, with ADP experience strongly preferred.
• Accounting experience required; hospitality or hotel accounting experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.
• Strong attention to detail and experience supporting reconciliations and financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll, including reviewing hours and processing wages, garnishments, and adjustments.
• Perform account and credit card reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Support accounts receivable, group billing, invoicing, and related account follow-up.
• Assist the Corporate Controller with day-to-day accounting activities and departmental coverage.
• Prepare daily accounting activity, including income journal entries and financial reporting for operating managers.

Skills

Full-cycle payroll

ADP payroll

Reconciliations

Journal entries

Financial reporting

Accounts receivable

Billing/invoicing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

ADP Payroll

Job description

Annual Salary: $50,000-$55,000, with flexibility up to $60,000 for an exceptional candidate

Location: Downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL (Monday-Friday in office)

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a privately held, family-owned organization with nearly 100 years of history and diversified interests across hospitality, food & beverage, and real estate.
• Work closely with the CFO and Corporate Controller, giving you meaningful exposure to senior financial leadership.
• Take ownership of full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll for approximately 250-300 employees.
• Build broader accounting experience beyond payroll through reconciliations, journal entries, reporting, A/R, and billing.
• Gain hands-on experience in an accounting department where your work has direct visibility and impact.
• Join an organization that offers the potential for internal promotion and longer-term career growth.
• Use and expand your ADP payroll expertise in a role where payroll is a key area of responsibility.
• Medical, vacation, and 401(k) benefits are available.

Key Responsibilities for the Sr. Staff Accountant / Payroll Administrator

• Manage full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll, including reviewing employee hours and processing wages, garnishments, and adjustments.
• Perform account and credit card reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Support accounts receivable, group billing, invoicing, and related account follow-up.
• Assist the Corporate Controller with day-to-day accounting activities and departmental coverage.
• Prepare daily accounting activity, including income journal entries and financial reporting for operating managers.

Qualifications For The Sr. Staff Accountant / Payroll Administrator

• Full-cycle payroll experience required, with ADP experience strongly preferred.
• Accounting experience required; hospitality or hotel accounting experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred, but equivalent experience without a degree will be considered.
• Strong attention to detail and experience supporting accounting reconciliations and financial processes.

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