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Job Description
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a team in Miami, Florida on a Long-term Contract basis. This role is ideal for a senior-level accounting specialist who thrives in a fast-paced, demanding setting and is comfortable taking a hands-on approach to daily financial operations. The position requires strong analytical judgment, precise documentation practices, and the ability to support a complex control environment with accuracy and consistency.
Responsibilities:
Oversee core accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, journal entry review, and support for an efficient month-end close process.
Prepare and review account reconciliations to confirm balances are accurate, properly supported, and resolved within required timeframes.
Develop, organize, and maintain standard operating procedures to strengthen consistency, clarity, and compliance across accounting processes.
Monitor internal control activities and help ensure all required SOX and J-SOX documentation and testing support are completed thoroughly.
Assist with audit readiness by gathering financial support, responding to audit requests, and helping address issues identified during financial statement audits.
Analyze accounting data and reporting results to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
Work closely with finance leadership to provide dependable accounting support in a complex and detail-sensitive environment.
Contribute directly to day-to-day accounting tasks as needed, demonstrating a practical, hands-on approach to operational and reporting demands.
Extensive senior-level accounting experience, such as prior work as an Accounting Manager, Controller, or in a comparable leadership role.
Strong background in month-end close, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
Proven knowledge of internal controls, including SOX or J-SOX compliance requirements and related documentation standards.
Demonstrated ability to create clear process documentation and write effective standard operating procedures.
Solid analytical skills with the ability to evaluate financial information and resolve issues with a high level of accuracy.
Experience supporting financial statement audits and preparing required schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents.
High attention to detail and the ability to perform effectively in a challenging, fast-moving accounting environment.