Senior Accountant

Overview

A forensic engineering and investigative services firm specializing in commercial and residential structures, vehicles, and products is seeking a Senior Accountant. The organization supports a multi-entity, private equity-backed structure and requires a professional to oversee month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and financial reporting. This role demands accuracy, strong communication, and continuous improvement to support scalable growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process across all subsidiaries, preparing and executing journal entries with accuracy and timeliness.
• Create, maintain, and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly, ensuring audit-ready documentation.
• Manage accounts receivable roll-forward, validate invoicing, collections, and cash application, and prepare accurate reconciliations.
• Maintain timely and accurate bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure complete tie-outs to the general ledger.
• Assist with payroll processing and reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts, partnering with HR and Finance.
• Collaborate with Finance to communicate monthly activity, support multi-entity consolidation, and ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies.
• Ensure revenue and expenses are recognized in accordance with GAAP, supporting financial reporting accuracy and compliance.
• Identify and implement automation and process improvements, including AI-driven tools, to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of financial statement impacts and explain accounting entries and variances clearly.
• Support tax filings, business compliance, and regulatory requirements by providing accurate documentation.
• Lead preparation and coordination of monthly and annual audits, maintaining audit-ready documentation.
• Support M&A initiatives through financial due diligence, quality of earnings analysis, and post-merger integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 3–5 years of related experience.
• Experience with NetSuite required.
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, and financial data analysis.
• Experience in a private equity-backed or multi-entity environment strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statement mechanics.
• Ability to work independently with high accuracy and accountability.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.

Core Competencies

• High accuracy and strong technical accounting skills producing audit-ready work.
• Clear communication and proactive updates with strong cross-functional collaboration.
• End-to-end ownership of processes, deadlines, and financial accuracy.
• Continuous improvement mindset with awareness of automation and scalable process design.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $93,000 - $105,000 USD per year (Tampa, FL).
• Fully remote role with regular check-ins and collaboration with management.
• Company provides all necessary computer equipment; use of company-issued hardware is required.
• Annual performance evaluations with a 90-day introductory review.

Location

• Tampa, Florida (fully remote position with occasional virtual meetings).