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SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Sports Facilities Management, LLC
LOCATION: Clearwater, FL
DEPARTMENT: ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
REPORTS TO: ACCOUNTING MANAGER
STATUS: FULL-TIME (NON-EXEMPT)
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.
SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace year over year and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Vertical Accountant owns full-cycle accounting for multiple verticals, including daily journal entries, A/R billing, A/P processing, event P&L tracking, and preparation of financial statements for five consolidating entities. Partnering closely with vertical department leaders and finance leadership, this role supports internal controls, budgeting/forecasting, data analysis, and accuracy reviews while contributing to timely, compliant financial reporting. The position offers hands-on development under an experienced Controller and CFO, with responsibility for building efficient processes across departments such as cheer, volleyball, and hotel bookings.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Billing/invoicing/collection for multiple clients in accordance with contractual terms for work performed and reimbursable expenses, including compliance with all policies and procedures
- Understanding of revenue recognition according to GAAP
- Reconciliation of bank statements and general ledger accounts
- Experience maintaining general ledger accounts including posting of Journal Entries
- Experience with month end closing procedures
- Ensuring efficiency, accuracy and legal compliance of accounting records
- Analyze financial performance and recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenues
- Prepare documentation for external auditors
- General ledger coding credit card statement(s) according to policy and procedure and importing data into general ledger
- Oversight and approval of travel expense submissions for reimbursement
- One on one work with the different vertical departments
- Various other accounting projects as directed by Controller
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- An associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or equivalent business experience preferred as well as knowledge of accounting and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience including general accounting, accounts receivables and payables, and month-end close
- Knowledgeable QuickBooks Online & Dynamics 365
- Proficient with MS Office, intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Must be extremely organized and detailed oriented
- Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism
- Ability to operate a calculator, computer, and other general office equipment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Must be self-starting, energetic, and focused
- Solid accounting experience combined with strong analytical skills
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Must have 2-4 years of recent public accounting experience, or recent experience in the controllership function at a $5 million to $50 million revenue private company (private equity experience is a plus)
- CPA or CPA eligible/pursuing is preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
- Work environment is fast paced
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. infrequently
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
