Sr. Accountant

Senior Accountant — Consolidations

Location: Miami, FL - Blue Lagoon
Employment Type: Full-time
Client: Fortune 200 (Financial Services)

Leon Recruitment is seeking a Senior Accountant, Consolidations for a confidential Fortune 200 company. This position plays a central role in general ledger accounting, financial consolidation, and the monthly close, while overseeing centralized lease accounting across multiple divisions.

Working closely with the Accounting Manager, you will take ownership of assigned accounts, resolve accounting issues, and help deliver accurate financial statements on schedule. The position also includes supervising a staff accountant and improving the processes and controls that support financial reporting.

We are looking for an accountant who brings strong technical judgment, pays close attention to supporting detail, and takes initiative when a process can be improved. This opportunity combines hands-on accounting with staff leadership and broader involvement in how the accounting function operates.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Prepare and post journal entries, maintaining appropriate documentation and support for each entry.

• Own the reconciliation and analysis of assigned general ledger accounts, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items.

• Support financial consolidation activities and prepare monthly financial statements.

• Complete assigned close responsibilities within established deadlines and communicate accounting issues promptly.

• Develop and maintain organized Excel workbooks for accounting calculations and financial analysis.

Centralized Lease Accounting

• Oversee the centralized lease accounting function, coordinating with division contacts to ensure entries are recorded accurately and on time.

• Serve as a resource for lease-related accounting questions and work with the Accounting Manager to address issues requiring further review.

• Use BlackLine to reconcile and analyze assigned accounts, including areas requiring accounting judgment.

Staff Supervision and Process Improvement

• Supervise a staff accountant and provide direction on assigned accounting responsibilities.

• Take ownership of accounting projects and additional monthly reporting assignments.

• Evaluate existing workflows and identify opportunities to automate recurring activities and improve the close-to-report cycle.

• Help strengthen internal controls and the quality of financial information provided to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including building and maintaining spreadsheets for accounting calculations and analysis.

• Experience with JD Edwards, Essbase, and BlackLine; proficiency in Microsoft Word.

• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to investigate accounting issues and explain findings clearly.

• Effective written and verbal communication, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in public accounting and/or accounting within a publicly traded company.

• CPA designation or active pursuit of the CPA credential.

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.