Accountant

Job Description

Accountant | Marine Elements LLC

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role at Marine Elements LLC, located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with some flexibility for work from home. Marine Elements LLC is a growing business serving clients in the marine and coastal industries, providing reliable, high-quality services and solutions that support marine operations and related business activities. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial oversight, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring the company’s financial health as it grows within a specialized sector.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: Hybrid Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Mission: This person is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting activities and providing financial insights to support sound business decisions.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks or similar, Microsoft Excel, standard office applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounting Management: Record journal entries, reconcile bank and credit card accounts, and maintain the general ledger.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements and assist with comprehensive month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Transaction Processing: Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable, processing invoices and payments accurately and on time.
• Financial Compliance: Support budgeting and forecasting, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations, and preparing documentation for audits and tax filings.
• Business Collaboration: Collaborate with operations and management to provide essential financial reporting, analysis, and recommendations for sound business decisions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Strong knowledge of general accounting principles, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience: Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close processes. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
• Skills: Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Bonus: CPA or progress toward certification, prior accounting experience in small to mid-sized businesses or service-based industries, marine industry experience.