Senior Accountant

The name “Fairwater” speaks to our firm and steadfast commitment to partnership, equity, and trust.

Position Title: Senior Accountant

Reports To: Accounting Manager

Schedule: Monday through Friday business hours and additional as required

Location: Dania Beach, FL

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience

Minimum of five years of private or three years of public accounting experience. Maritime industry experience is a plus.

Languages

English

Traits

Team player, attention to detail and accuracy, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, good communication and interpersonal skills, proactive, and ability to guide and mentor junior team members.

Preferred Qualifications

Skills/Software

Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and ERP systems (Workday knowledge is a plus). CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus. Willingness to use AI and automation tools to streamline recurring close tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following:

·       Perform month-end close procedures for assigned accounts/ vessels, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations (cash, prepaid insurance, accruals for purchase orders, payroll and other expenses, etc.) in accordance with the close calendar deadlines.

·       Review and analyze financial results for assigned accounts/vessels to ensure accuracy and completeness of balances/amounts for the reporting period.

·       Work with Operations to understand monthly trends and significant fluctuations in balances/amounts, evaluate their reasonableness, and escalate unusual items to the Accounting Manager.

·       Perform accounting internal control activities for assigned areas, including support for process narratives and retention of supporting evidence for audit. Understand key controls in other business processes (e.g., payroll, procurement), identifying and escalating issues to the Accounting Manager.

·       Assist with the preparation of financial statements and reporting packages.

·       Prepare schedules for audits, respond to audit requests, and coordinate with Operations to provide supporting documentation.

·       Support technical accounting for assigned areas under US GAAP (e.g., leases, drydock capitalization, revenue recognition), including preparation of supporting schedules and memos.

·       Participate in system and process improvement initiatives, including testing and data validation, and identify opportunities to automate recurring close tasks.

·       Provide guidance, review, and on-the-job training to junior team members.

·       Complete special projects and ad hoc requests as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability

Fairwater reserves the right to revise or change job descriptions and responsibilities as the need arises.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.