Job Title: Sr Accountant/CPA

Job Description

The Sr Accountant role offers an opportunity to join a growing accounting team in Tequesta, FL and play a critical role in supporting the organization’s continued expansion into new markets and increasing accounting complexity across multiple entities. This position manages core accounting functions, including financial reporting, multi-entity general ledger management, tax compliance, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and construction-related accounting activities. The Sr Accountant works closely with leadership, gains broad visibility across projects and operations, and contributes to building scalable, efficient financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and prepare accurate and timely journal entries.
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures, ensuring all deadlines and reporting requirements are met.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports to support informed decision-making.
• Manage account reconciliations and resolve complex accounting issues across multiple entities.
• Support multi-state corporate, sales/use, payroll, and income tax compliance, including preparation and review of related filings.
• Prepare and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and progress billing information for construction and project-based activities.
• Track and reconcile inventory balances and fixed assets across multiple locations and entities.
• Maintain depreciation schedules and asset records in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Review contracts and assess the accounting implications of contract terms, providing guidance to leadership and operations.
• Support annual financial audits and tax preparation efforts by coordinating documentation and responding to auditor and tax preparer inquiries.
• Coordinate accounting activities across multiple related entities, ensuring consistency and accuracy in reporting.
• Assist with payroll-related accounting, including posting payroll entries and reconciling related liabilities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement accounting best practices to enhance efficiency and control.
• Support special projects related to new business operations, multi-state expansions, and other growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations and leadership, to provide financial insight and support strategic initiatives.

Essential Skills

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with construction, manufacturing, or project-based industry accounting.
• Multi-state corporate, sales/use, payroll, and income tax compliance experience.
• Experience preparing or supporting Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports and progress billing.
• Fixed asset accounting experience, including tracking, capitalization, and maintaining depreciation schedules.
• Inventory accounting experience in a multi-entity or operationally complex environment.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Strong experience in account reconciliations and general ledger management.
• Experience using QuickBooks Enterprise or a similar ERP system in a multi-entity environment.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills for financial analysis, reporting, and data management.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a process-improvement mindset.
• Effective communication and organizational skills to collaborate across departments and with leadership.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Contract review experience, including evaluation of financial and accounting implications.
• Certified payroll experience, particularly in construction or project-based environments.
• Experience supporting multi-state business expansions and new market entries.
• Experience with Paycor payroll systems.
• Cost accounting experience in construction, manufacturing, or similar industries.
• Knowledge of lien law and related payroll tax and audit support requirements.
• Prior experience in a contract-to-hire environment or growth-stage organization.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and improve accounting processes and internal controls.