Accountant

The Staff Pad is looking for an Accountant in Miami, Florida. As an Accountant , you will play a key role in overseeing financial reporting, reconciliations, audits, and compliance. You will work closely with the Director of Finance and Accounting and CFO , supporting budgeting and forecasting while ensuring accurate financial management across our retail, wholesale, and logistics operations. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and cross-functionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for retail, wholesale, and logistics operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS), and timely delivery to senior management.
• Independently manage and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accuracy in entries related to inventory, cost of goods sold (COGS), accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other business operations.
• Oversee independent management of inventory accounting, ensuring accurate tracking of inventory levels, proper valuation, and reconciliation across retail, wholesale, and logistics channels.
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes independently, including preparing journal entries, reconciling key accounts, and generating financial reports specific to retail, wholesale, and logistics.
• Perform detailed cost accounting and margin analysis, including reviewing freight, distribution, and warehousing costs to ensure accurate product costing, gross margins, and profitability assessments.
• Independently ensure the timely processing and reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable, including monitoring vendor and customer payments and resolving discrepancies.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, provide necessary documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company policies, and handling audit queries independently.
• Assist with tax filings and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax laws, including sales tax, property tax, and other taxes relevant to the retail, wholesale, and logistics industry.
• Collaborate with management but take independent ownership of assisting in the preparation and analysis of annual budgets and financial forecasts, particularly in areas like inventory planning, logistics, and cost management.
• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures to safeguard company assets, mitigate risks, and ensure financial integrity across operations. Act independently to identify and address control gaps.
• Provide independent financial analysis, including performance against budgets, cash flow management, and operational efficiencies. Identify key trends and areas for improvement, reporting directly to senior management.
• Provide operational support to different teams (e.g., sales, logistics, and procurement) to ensure financial processes are aligned across departments, resolving any issues related to financial transactions, inventory, and budget management.
• Take the initiative to identify and lead process improvements in accounting practices, systems, and workflows, with a focus on automation, efficiency, and scalability in the retail, wholesale, and logistics functions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably within retail, wholesale, or logistics sectors.

• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles, inventory accounting, cost accounting, and financial reporting.

• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and take ownership of key processes without constant supervision.

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Knowledge of retail, wholesale, and logistics financial operations, including inventory management, freight costs, and supply chain accounting.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines and manage tasks independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with tax compliance, including sales tax and property tax, is preferred.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally but also independently interact with key stakeholders across the business.

• CPA or progress toward certification is preferred but not required.

• Experience with ERP systems and familiarity with logistics and supply chain financial processes is a plus.