Senior Accountant
Location: Estero, FL (On-site)
Type: Full-time
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to support and execute core accounting operations for a growing services organization. This is a highly hands-on, in-office role responsible for financial accuracy, billing execution, payroll administration, and month-end close.
This position works closely with executive leadership and project teams while supervising a small accounting staff. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment and takes pride in maintaining clean books, predictable cash flow visibility, and reliable financial reporting.
What You’ll Do
- Own daily accounting operations, including AP/AR, general ledger activity, and reconciliations.
- Lead month-end close and prepare draft financial statements for leadership review.
- Process payroll, manage deductions and accruals, and coordinate payroll tax reporting.
- Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, deductions, and vendor coordination.
- Prepare and submit project-based and AIA-style billing, including schedules of values and lien waivers.
- Partner with project managers to maintain billing schedules, track margins, and resolve invoicing issues.
- Drive AR collections and monitor billing, retention, and project financial performance.
- Maintain weekly cash flow visibility and manage vendor payment cycles.
- Produce financial reporting packages and maintain executive dashboard metrics.
- Supervise and support accounting staff while maintaining strong documentation and audit-ready records.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a services or project-based organization.
- Experience with project billing or construction-style invoicing strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Enterprise required.
- Payroll administration experience, including tax coordination and accrual management.
- Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail.
- Ability to hold stakeholders accountable for financial inputs and deadlines.
- Strong communication and organizational skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- High-impact, hands-on accounting role with executive visibility.
- Opportunity to influence financial processes and reporting accuracy.
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment with cross-functional exposure.
- Stable, growth-oriented organization with long-term career opportunity.