Job Description
Senior Accountant
Department: Accounting and Finance
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to lead the financial framework that ensures accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence across the firm. This is a role for someone who thrives on solving complex accounting challenges, building structured systems, and driving process improvements that deliver measurable impact.
You will hold ownership over the workflows and controls that safeguard the firm’s financial health. You’ll be trusted to design, test, and continuously refine accounting processes with autonomy and authority. We expect rigor, precision, and results, and we’ll give you the tools and freedom to deliver them.
If you are a strategic thinker who has mastered technical accounting functions and leads through data rather than guesswork, this role was built for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts, bank statements, and third‑party reports to ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Prepare and review complex journal entries and account reconciliations during month‑end close.
- Research period‑over‑period variances in revenue, expense, cost of sales, and cash activity, and provide clear explanations.
- Lead efforts to improve accounting processes, workflows, and internal controls in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Own and drive month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
- Lead special projects that advance operational efficiency, data integrity, and financial reporting accuracy.
Success in this position goes beyond mere accomplishments; it culminates in personal and professional fulfillment. High performers in this role reach a state where creativity flows effortlessly, challenges are embraced as opportunities, and solutions are delivered with impact.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, with demonstrated ability to operate independently at a senior level
- Advanced knowledge of GAAP, accounting principles, and financial reporting standards
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting software; experience with ERP systems preferred
- Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to present financial findings clearly to leadership
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small, collaborative team
What makes You a great fit
· You’re a detail-oriented and dependable accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
· With a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, you bring hands-on experience in accounting or a similar role and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
· You take pride in your accuracy, stay organized under pressure, and are adept at managing your time and responsibilities independently.
· You understand the importance of confidentiality, especially when handling payroll and benefits, and you communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues across the organization.
If you’re someone who brings both precision and people skills to the table, you’ll thrive in this role.
Benefits
At Jimerson Birr, we don’t just talk about precision, we build the systems that make it happen. As our Senior Accountant, you’ll have full ownership of the financial engine that powers our firm’s success. You’ll leverage your expertise to lead, refine, and optimize accounting processes, with your impact felt directly in operational excellence and strategic growth.
You’ll work in an environment that values service, quality, and results Here, you’ll have the freedom to build, the authority to make decisions, and the support to execute at a high level.
Jimerson Birr is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, gender identity, and marital status.
