Senior Staff Accountant - ARC Group

Senior Staff Accountant
Miami, Florida 33132

ARC Group is excited to partner with a Fortune 500 company in Miami, Florida, to find a talented Senior Staff Accountant. We’re seeking someone with 4+ years of experience in financial and management reporting, as well as general ledger reconciliation and analysis. A Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. This position is on-premise in our client's office in beautiful Miami, FL.

This is a fantastic long-term contract opportunity with the possibility of extension or transition to a permanent role. The position offers the chance to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with room for growth and development. If you're seeking a collaborative and supportive workplace, we'd love to hear from you! Please note, however, that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Position Summary for the Senior Staff Accountant

The Senior Staff Accountant/Supervisory role oversees the controllership of Accounts Receivable transactions for multi-billion-dollar annual activity for our client. This position supervises staff responsible for analyzing, validating, and processing transactions, including electronic credit card disputes, outstanding receivables, casino promissory notes, banking information databases, and system interfaces. Key responsibilities include verifying financial data, producing monthly reports and reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). This role requires collaboration with Operating and Financial groups, IT, internal and external auditors, and revenue partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate staff to ensure adherence to SOX internal controls, accounting policies, and department goals, while applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze exchange rates, tax implications, and country-specific requirements across jurisdictions, identifying potential internal control issues and collaborating with Audit and Advisory Services for timely resolution.
• Assist management in analyzing significant variances in general ledger accounts, identifying flux drivers, and preparing/reviewing monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Lead special projects such as system upgrades, banking portal enhancements, and interface improvements, ensuring timely completion, and conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for financial systems to ensure compliance with accounting and reporting standards.
• Prepare financial schedules, SOX documentation, and support audits, while interfacing with auditors and IT to resolve system-related issues and ensure accurate reporting.
• Oversee hiring, performance evaluations, and staff development, and deliver training programs for domestic and international teams, as well as external business areas.
• Communicate process, service, and system issues to management, propose solutions, and prepare statistical reports to track production volumes and service levels, implementing changes as needed.
• Maintain systematic records aligned with company-wide retention policies.

What are the requirements for the Senior Staff Accountant?

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited university.
• 4+ years of experience in financial reporting, general ledger reconciliation, and analysis, with 3+ years in accounting practices and leading projects or in supervisory roles.
• Proficiency in JD Edwards or similar accounting software, along with strong skills in Excel, Word, and Lotus Notes.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ability to interpret financial reports, technical journals, and legal documents.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with staff, attorneys, accountants, and senior management.
• Experience with data extraction and query tools such as Hyperion and Power BI.
• Will not need sponsorship now, or in the future.