Senior Accountant
Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Job Type: Direct Placement
Company: ARC Group
Category: Administration
Job Description Apply Now
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (CASH OPERATIONS)ARC Group is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with Cash Operations for a one years onsite position with our client in their Fort Lauderdale, FL offices.
The Senior Accountant will play a key part in overseeing daily accounting operations, maintaining compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley controls, and leading a team of coordinators to meet departmental objectives.
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Third-party candidates are not eligible.
- Oversee and coordinate a team of accounting coordinators to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), internal controls, and company accounting policies.
- Apply U.S. GAAP principles to ensure accurate financial reporting and journal entries.
- Review and approve account reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and staff-prepared journal entries.
- Analyze and explain key P&L and balance sheet variances (YOY, MOM) and identify significant fluctuation drivers.
- Understand foreign exchange rates and valuation impacts across multinational entities.
- Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items and accurate equity investment reporting.
- Support external and internal audits by preparing financial schedules and documentation, including SOX compliance materials.
- Collaborate with Internal Audit to resolve potential internal control issues.
- Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for financial systems implementations and upgrades.
- Assist in hiring, performance reviews, and staff evaluations for direct reports.
- Troubleshoot system-related issues and collaborate with IT or department analysts to resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain organized financial records and implement effective record retention systems.
- Communicate service, process, and system issues clearly to management.
- Monitor and report departmental service levels and production volume.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution (required).
- CPA or MBA preferred.
- 4–7 years of experience in financial reporting, general ledger reconciliation, and analysis.
- 3–4 years of supervisory experience in accounting operations.
- In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control compliance.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to interact with senior leadership, auditors, attorneys, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Skilled in interpreting financial data, reports, and regulatory or legal documents.
- Proficient time management and prioritization abilities.
- Experience with JD Edwards or similar accounting systems.
- Comfortable working within IBM AS400 systems and PC-based tools (Excel, Word, Lotus Notes).
- Familiarity with data extraction tools and AS400 query functions.
Would you like to know more about this role? For immediate consideration, please send your resume directly to Jon Meredith at jonm@arcgonline.com, call him at 954-715-4793, or you can also apply online and view all our open positions at www.arcgonline.com.
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