Senior Staff Accountant
21 days ago
Clearwater
Job Description Senior Staff Accountant Location: Clearwater, FL Employment Type: Full‐Time | Permanent | Benefits Eligible Position Summary The Senior Staff Accountant applies generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to prepare accurate financial reports, analyze financial information, and support strategic business decisions. This role leads the month‐end close process across multiple business units and contributes to continuous improvement of accounting systems and controls. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Compile and analyze financial information to prepare and post journal entries to general ledger accounts., • Lead the month‐end close process for multiple business units, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial analyses., • Manage cash activities, including detailed reconciliations of cash and intercompany loan accounts., • Determine cash needs for Single Business Units (SBUs), perform bank reconciliations, and set up ACH payments., • Perform statistical, variance, and ratio analyses to identify trends, estimates, and significant changes; prepare written narrative reports summarizing findings., • Prepare and analyze balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports to interpret current and projected financial performance., • Audit contracts, orders, and vouchers to substantiate transactions prior to settlement., • Approve financial transactions within designated authority limits and ensure proper accounting treatment., • Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies and procedures., • Review, investigate, and correct discrepancies, errors, and inconsistencies in financial records., • Assist with the installation, modification, documentation, and coordination of accounting systems and internal controls., • Design, implement, and continuously improve general accounting processes, with a focus on automation and efficiency., • Develop and maintain financial pro formas for current and proposed contracts to assess pricing and profitability., • Provide recommendations regarding reserves, assets, and expenditures., • Conduct studies and recommend improvements to accounting operations and controls., • Prepare and submit federal, state, and local financial reports and tax-related documentation as required. Supervisory Responsibilities • Potential for supervisory or leadership responsibilities. Competencies • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • High attention to detail and accuracy, • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently, • Task‐oriented and deadline‐driven Qualifications • Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience required, • Minimum of 4 years of GAAP accounting experience, • 3–5 years of month‐end close experience strongly preferred, • Construction accounting experience a plus, • Job costing experience preferred but not required, • Prior supervisory or management experience a plus Education & Certifications • Bachelor of Science in Accounting required, • CPA license or CPA‐track candidate preferred Computer Skills • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required, • Experience with QuickBooks preferred Additional Responsibilities • Adheres to all company policies and procedures, • Maintains strict confidentiality of company, client, and personnel information, • Demonstrates commitment to the organization’s mission and values, • Meets company attendance standards, • Performs other duties as assigned Pre‐Employment Requirements Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of pre‐employment screening, which may include: • Background check, • Education verification, • Credit check, • Pre‐employment drug screeningCompany DescriptionStaffing experts dedicated to finding you the job you have been looking for. Express offers evaluation, direct hire and professional staffing, as well as temporary and flexible staffing. We look forward to helping you find your job!Staffing experts dedicated to finding you the job you have been looking for. Express offers evaluation, direct hire and professional staffing, as well as temporary and flexible staffing. We look forward to helping you find your job!