Corporate Accountant

Waste Solution Services • Deerfield Beach, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Accountant is a hands-on, detail-oriented role leading the day-to-day accounting function of a fast-paced, high-growth entrepreneurial company. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the position is the most senior accounting professional on a multi-person accounting and bookkeeping team. The role leads monthly and year-end close, manages P&L and financial reporting, oversees cash management, working capital, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and accounting controls. It also coordinates and reviews team work, supports budgeting and financial analysis, coordinates with outside tax and legal advisors as needed, and improves accounting processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate is a licensed CPA with approximately five or more years of accounting experience, who takes ownership, works independently, communicates effectively, and uses technology to improve efficiency and accountability. Service industry experience is preferred. The position is full-time and in-office, based in New York/Long Island or Deerfield Beach, Florida. It offers direct exposure to the CFO and potential to expand into a Senior Accountant role and broader accounting leadership responsibilities as the business grows, based on performance and business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Active CPA license required.
• Approximately five or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Proven ability to lead a monthly close and independently manage P&L reporting.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial statements, and internal controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
• Comfortable leveraging Claude and other AI tools to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, strengthen accuracy, and enhance accountability, while exercising sound professional judgment and protecting confidential financial information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting tax filings and working with external accountants.
• Experience with working capital management and cash flow analysis.
• Service industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with QuickBooks and NetSuite is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.
• Manage and analyze the monthly P&L, identifying trends and explaining significant variances to the CFO.
• Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, accruals, bank and cash reconciliations, and balance sheet accounts.
• Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow, and working capital.
• Maintain strong accounting controls, accurate records, and audit-ready documentation.
• Coordinate and review work performed by accounting and bookkeeping team members.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and financial analysis.
• Coordinate with the outside tax firm and provide financial information and supporting schedules for tax filings.
• Work with outside legal counsel as needed on accounting and financial matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, reporting, internal controls, and workflow efficiency.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Office snacks
• Comfortable, collaborative work environment
• Direct access to leadership
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact as the business grows

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level