Senior Staff Accountant

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Senior Staff Accountant

Reports to: VP / Accounting & Finance or Controller

Status: Full-Time

Location: Clearwater, FL (In-Office)

Position Summary

The Senior Staff Accountant applies principles of GAAP accounting to prepare financial reports and to analyze financial information.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts (e.g., general ledger), documenting business transactions.
• Lead the month-end close process for multiple business units, ensuring all journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and analyses are completed accurately.
• Cash Management: Perform detailed reconciliation for cash accounts and intercompany loan accounts; ensure both sides balance in the accounting system. Determine cash needs for SBUs. Complete bank reconciliations and set up ACH expenditures.
• Perform statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes; write narrative reports explaining findings.
• Conduct variance and ratio analyses and present results to upper management.
• Analyze financial information to prepare balance sheets, P&Ls, and additional reports for management review.
• Audit contracts, orders, and vouchers; prepare reports to substantiate transactions prior to settlement.
• Determine proper handling of financial transactions and approve transactions within designated limits.
• Monitor compliance with GAAP, Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP), and internal company procedures.
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries and reports.
• Install or modify accounting systems and internal controls; document and coordinate implementation.
• Devise and implement systems for general accounting; continuously seek process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Design and maintain pro formas for current and proposed contracts to determine pricing and profitability.
• Make recommendations regarding reserves, assets, and expenditures.
• Conduct studies and offer recommendations to improve accounting operations.
• Collect data and prepare federal, state, and local reports and tax returns.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Potential

Competencies

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to multi-task and work independently
• Task-oriented and deadline-driven

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of accounting experience
• Minimum 4 years of GAAP accounting
• Supervisory/management experience a plus
• Insurance industry experience a plus
• Statutory accounting experience a plus

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• CPA preferred

Computer Skills

• Advanced Excel required
• QuickBooks experience preferred

Environmental / Physical Demands

• Office environment
• Regular computer use, data entry, and communication
• Occasional bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping, and lifting up to 30 lbs

Other Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Demonstrate commitment to mission and values
• Follow attendance standards
• Perform additional duties as assigned