Sanford Barrows Group · 11 hours ago
Senior Accountant
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expSanford Barrows Group is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to lead and support initiatives that improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of their accounting close and accounts payable processes. The role involves monitoring daily transactions, leading process improvement initiatives, and ensuring documentation is audit-ready.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
John Posse
Responsibilities
Monitor daily AP transactions and accounting close activities to ensure accuracy and identify areas for process improvement
Review journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals for completeness and compliance
Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including variance analysis and reporting
Lead process improvement initiatives by identifying bottlenecks and proposing solutions
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and progress dashboards
Facilitate working sessions with accounting, finance, procurement, and IT teams to implement changes
Analyze and document current workflows using process mapping tools
Create and update SOPs, training guides, and onboarding materials for accounting and AP processes
Ensure documentation is audit-ready and aligned with internal controls
Act as a liaison between finance and other departments to ensure alignment on priorities and timelines
Coordinate with IT on system enhancements and automation opportunities
Follow up on action items and drive accountability across teams
Prepare and deliver regular updates to leadership on project status, risks, and outcomes
Present findings and recommendations in a clear, data-driven format
Support internal and external audit requests with documentation and analysis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
3+ years of experience in accounting operations, process improvement, or project management
Strong understanding of accounting close and AP processes
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and process mapping tools
Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills
Preferred
PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar certification is a plus
Benefits
401k match
Company
Sanford Barrows Group
Founded in 2002, Sanford Barrows Group is a boutique recruiting firm and full-service staffing agency specializing in both direct hire and temporary staffing solutions, including payrolling and temp-to-perm placements.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase