We are seeking a Senior Accountant to support a $245M organization (targeting $500M+ in growth over 5 years) that recently transitioned to Private Equity ownership and is actively undergoing strategic transformation. With upcoming acquisitions and ERP modernization underway, this is a critical role to support the accounting function during a period of change and transition. This is a Hybrid position requiring 2-3 days in office in Lakeland, FL. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for hands-on general ledger management, bank and account reconciliations, and identifying and recommending improvements to current reconciliation processes. The role is ideal for a “doer and reviewer” who can not only catch the team up operationally but also elevate the accounting standards and processes across the board. You’ll work closely with the Controller, who is leading M& A integration, and a strong staff accountant on the team, while helping assess gaps and improve SOPs for a smoother accounting operation. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Perform and review general ledger entries and month-end close activities</li><li>Bring bank and account reconciliations up to date </li><li>Identify and correct errors in existing reconciliations</li><li>Evaluate existing reconciliation processes and recommend improvements</li><li>Collaborate with the Controller and staff accountant to standardize procedures</li><li>Review existing SOPs and suggest revisions as needed</li><li>Support ongoing transition in preparation for ERP implementation </li><li>Utilize MS Excel for reporting and data manipulation from legacy systems</li><li>Contribute to stabilizing the accounting function during department turnover</li></ul>

Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>5+ years of accounting experience with a strong foundation in:</li><li>General ledger accounting</li><li>Bank and account reconciliations</li><li>Process evaluation and improvement</li><li>Proven ability to assess, recommend, and implement process improvements</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel; comfortable with manual journal entries and legacy systems</li><li>Experience working in a hybrid work environment</li><li>Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines during transition periods</li><li>ERP experience a plus; exposure to Penta Technologies is a bonus but not required</li></ul>

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Lakeland, FL
remote
Temporary
45.00 - 54.00 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to support a $245M organization (targeting $500M+ in growth over 5 years) that recently transitioned to Private Equity ownership and is actively undergoing strategic transformation. With upcoming acquisitions and ERP modernization underway, this is a critical role to support the accounting function during a period of change and transition. This is a Hybrid position requiring 2-3 days in office in Lakeland, FL. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for hands-on general ledger management, bank and account reconciliations, and identifying and recommending improvements to current reconciliation processes. The role is ideal for a “doer and reviewer” who can not only catch the team up operationally but also elevate the accounting standards and processes across the board. You’ll work closely with the Controller, who is leading M& A integration, and a strong staff accountant on the team, while helping assess gaps and improve SOPs for a smoother accounting operation. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Perform and review general ledger entries and month-end close activities</li><li>Bring bank and account reconciliations up to date </li><li>Identify and correct errors in existing reconciliations</li><li>Evaluate existing reconciliation processes and recommend improvements</li><li>Collaborate with the Controller and staff accountant to standardize procedures</li><li>Review existing SOPs and suggest revisions as needed</li><li>Support ongoing transition in preparation for ERP implementation </li><li>Utilize MS Excel for reporting and data manipulation from legacy systems</li><li>Contribute to stabilizing the accounting function during department turnover</li></ul>
2025-09-14T16:44:04Z