Sr Accounting Team Lead Job in Plantation, FL

Sr Accounting Team Lead

We are looking for an experienced Sr Accounting Team Lead to support a CPA firm in Plantation, Florida through hands-on accounting oversight and detailed financial analysis. This long-term contract position calls for someone who is detail oriented and can manage complex reporting needs for both private and public clients while helping guide a small team in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sharp review skills, and deep familiarity with multiple accounting platforms and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of financial reports and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery for client engagements.
• Analyze year-over-year financial results to identify trends, explain variances, and highlight items requiring further review.
• Review accounting transactions in detail, ensuring entries are properly recorded and aligned with reporting requirements.
• Oversee work related to complex, high-value private and public client accounts, maintaining strong quality standards across deliverables.
• Prepare and review sales tax filings, payroll tax submissions, and annual 1099 reporting in accordance with deadlines and regulations.
• Support and provide direction to a small accounting team of up to five team members, helping prioritize work and resolve technical questions.
• Manage month-end activities, including general ledger review, journal entry oversight, and reconciliation completion.
• Perform and review bank and account reconciliations to maintain accurate balances and strengthen financial controls.