We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Panama City, Florida. In this role, you will oversee critical close activities, produce reliable financial reporting, and deliver meaningful analysis that helps leaders understand departmental performance and margin trends. This position works closely with the Controller and cross-functional stakeholders to improve reporting quality, support sound decision-making, and strengthen day-to-day accounting operations.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the full month-end close cycle, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, recording accruals, and completing reconciliations on schedule.
• Analyze income statement results by comparing actuals to prior periods, budgets, and forecasts, then summarize key drivers for leadership.
• Monitor departmental profit and loss activity and provide clear reporting on gross margin performance across business areas.
• Collaborate with operational and finance partners to improve cost allocation methods and maintain accurate departmental reporting.
• Investigate unusual financial patterns or reporting discrepancies and recommend practical enhancements to processes and internal controls.
• Produce timely ad hoc financial reports and analysis for finance leaders and other internal stakeholders as business needs arise.
• Support the Controller with technical accounting research, special projects, and detailed financial review work.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to a Staff Accountant while helping maintain accurate records and compliance within NetSuite.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure accounting documentation aligns with company policy, audit expectations, and control standards.