Aligned Solutions- Interim & Direct Hire Placement

Senior Accountant-Accounting Process Optimization

Aligned Solutions - Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to lead and support initiatives that improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of our accounting close and accounts payable (AP) processes. You’ll play a hands-on role in documenting workflows, identifying improvement opportunities, coordinating cross-functional efforts, and ensuring timely execution of action items.

 

Job description

What you’ll be doing day-to-day:

Daily Operations & Process Oversight

  • 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.

 

Process Improvement & Project Leadership

  • 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.

 

Documentation & Training

  • 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.

 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • 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.

 

Communication & Reporting

  • 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.

 

 

What you’ll need to bring:

  • 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 SAP and process mapping tools.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
  • PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar certification is a plus.


Posted On: Wednesday, December 10, 2025



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