Senior Accountant

Description:

Work Location: ON SITE / Fort Lauderdale

Hallandale Pharmacy is a trusted, community-focused pharmacy dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, personalized medication solutions, and outstanding service. We specialize in custom compounding and collaborate with healthcare professionals nationwide to enhance patient well-being. As a 503A pharmacy, we adhere to the rigorous standards of the United States Pharmacopeia to ensure the highest quality and compliance in every prescription.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in performing complex accounting activities, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and supporting the integrity of the general ledger. This role requires a solid understanding of accounting principles and the ability to work independently on advanced tasks such as reconciliations, month-end close, and financial analysis.

Requirements:

DUTIES AND RESPONSABILITIES

• Process vendors invoice accurately and ensure timely payments.
• Review customer invoicing and monitor accounts receivable balances.
• Support collection efforts by ensuring proper follow-up on outstanding receivables.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
• Prepare and review journal entries and ensure proper accounting classifications.
• Record daily, weekly, and monthly transactions in the accounting system.
• Perform weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile credit card statements, petty cash, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Analyze cost of goods sold (COGS) and contribute to accurate inventory valuation.
• Coordinate with inventory teams to ensure correct accounting treatment of pharmaceutical inventory.
• Record and adjust inventory-related journal entries during month-end closing.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with GAAP.
• Execute month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Provide variance analysis and support forecasting activities.
• Ensure accounting activities comply with GAAP, internal policies, and applicable tax regulations.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to enhancements in accounting systems and workflows.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• CPA certification or progress toward CPA is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems or multi-entity accounting.
• Familiarity with audit processes and financial reporting tools.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with month-end close processes and reconciliations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Spanish language fluency (preferred)
• Experience in pharmacy or retail industry accounting is strongly preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office environment or hybrid/remote setup, depending on company policy.
• May require extended hours during peak periods such as month-end close or audits.

BENEFITS

• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Parental Leave
• Paid sick time
• Paid jury duty
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERWe do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.