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AppleOne Employment Services lists this Accounting Manager opportunity in lauderdale lakes, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About the Opportunity
A growing professional services organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its team in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing financial operations, developing teams, and driving process improvements. Candidates with law firm accounting experience , particularly within mid-to-large-sized firms, are highly encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
The Accounting Manager will oversee daily accounting operations while leading a team of accounting professionals. Responsibilities include managing month-end and year-end close processes, preparing financial statements and management reports, monitoring financial performance and key metrics, supporting budgeting and forecasting initiatives, maintaining internal controls and accounting policies, managing bank and trust account reconciliations, coordinating audits and tax engagements, ensuring compliance with accounting regulations and trust accounting requirements, implementing process improvements and automation initiatives, and partnering with leadership to support strategic financial objectives.
Core Areas of Expertise
Accounting Operations Management
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Month-End & Year-End Close
Budgeting & Forecasting
Trust Accounting
Bank Reconciliations
Internal Controls & Compliance
Team Leadership & Development
Audit Coordination
Process Improvement & Automation
Requirements
Minimum 5+ years of Accounting Manager or equivalent leadership experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
Experience overseeing accounting operations and financial reporting
Strong knowledge of GAAP, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analysis
Experience managing and mentoring accounting staff
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
Ability to work full-time onsite in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Preferred Qualifications
Law firm accounting experience
Professional services industry experience
Experience with trust accounting and trust reconciliations
CPA license strongly preferred
Master’s degree in accounting or related field
Experience managing accounting functions within a mid-to-large-sized organization
Experience leading process improvement and automation initiatives
Exposure to external audits, tax engagements, and regulatory reporting requirements
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: Competitive and Dependent on Experience
Direct Hire Opportunity
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
401(k) Program
Paid Time Off
Professional Development Opportunities
Leadership Growth Potential
Collaborative and Supportive Work Environment
In-Office Position
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 (Lauderdale Lakes)
Full-Time | 100% In-Office Position
Accounting Leadership Opportunity
Support a growing and dynamic professional services organization
Interested Candidates Interested candidates are encouraged to send their resume to . Please include all contact information on your resume. You may also connect with me directly on LinkedIn for additional details.
Who can apply
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