Senior Accountant

Position: Senior Accountant Location: On-site - Fort Lauderdale, FL, Hybrid, 4 days In Office + 1 day remote

THE ROLE: IGEL Technology is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to assist with managing all aspects of the financials of our U.S. entity (we currently report under German Accepted Accounting Principles [GAAP] for group purposes and U.S. GAAP for local purposes). The Senior Accountant will perform a variety of general accounting tasks and will support the Director of Finance, ensuring transactions are properly recorded in accordance with the company’s policies.

To be successful in this role, a background in Finance or Accounting and familiarity with corporate financial systems is essential. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with an experienced, motivated team that is willing to share their knowledge and experiences to expand your skillset, helping you reach your personal and professional goals. Additionally, while performing your daily tasks, you will partner closely with the accounting team in Germany. Manage obligations to suppliers, employees, and third-party vendors.

Maintain a Dynamics 365 accounting system.

Perform extensive reviews of externally prepared accounts and resolve discrepancies.

Update internal accounting databases and spreadsheets.

Processing expense reports through travel expense tool Concur.

Verify, allocate, and post invoices.

Assist with providing a consolidated analytical review of actuals and forecasts with meaningful insight/information on trends in the business on a monthly/quarterly basis.

Conduct various ad-hoc financial analyses.

Own assigned areas of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial reporting.

Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.

Assist with federal, state, and local tax and statutory compliance requirements, including annual state filings, sales and use tax, and business personal property tax filings.

Support German GAAP and U.S. GAAP audits and ASC 606 revenue recognition accounting, including preparation of supporting schedules and documentation.

Perform and review bank reconciliations, cash activity, and balance sheet account reconciliations.

Support ASC 842 lease accounting, including preparation and maintenance of supporting schedules.

Support payroll accounting and payroll reconciliations, including coordination with HR and payroll providers.

Manage and reconcile corporate credit card and expense activity, including Concur and other company payment platforms.

Support the procure-to-pay process, including vendor setup, PO compliance, invoice review, approval controls, and payment processing.

Prepare and maintain intercompany reconciliations and support intercompany transactions with the parent company and other IGEL entities.

Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for financial statement audits, tax audits, due diligence, and other compliance requests.

Review balance sheet accounts and investigate and resolve reconciliation differences and aging items.

Maintain appropriate documentation, audit trails, and internal controls in accordance with company policies.

Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Channel, HR, Procurement, and other departments on accounting, coding, payment, and finance-related matters.

Identify opportunities to improve and automate Finance processes, particularly within Dynamics 365 and related financial systems.

Serve as a backup across key Finance functions to ensure business continuity during close cycles and employee absences.

Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including proficiency in the U.S. GAAP.

Analytical skills and a high affinity for numbers

Knowledge of Accounts Payables/Receivables, asset accounting

Proven work experience as a Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, or similar role.

Solid data entry skills with an ability to identify numerical errors.

Ability to handle a high volume of transactions.

Ability to work under minimal supervision with a CAN DO attitude.

Results-orientated and motivated way of working

Team oriented

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required

A minimum of five years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or three years of experience with a Master’s degree required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ability to travel to the Fort Lauderdale office at least four times per week

CPA certification is a plus

Hands-on experience with accounting software i.e., Dynamics.

Advanced Excel proficiency, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and data analysis; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Strong balance sheet reconciliation skills and demonstrated ownership of month-end close activities.

Knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition and ASC 842 lease accounting.

Experience with multi-state accounting, tax, and statutory compliance.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and time zones.

Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines during monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.

Strong attention to detail, ownership, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.

Experience working in a multinational organization is preferred.