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Senior Full-Charge Accountant & Financial Operations Manager
Company: BBMPS
Location: Miami, Florida
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Department: Accounting, Finance & Corporate Administration
Position Overview
BBMPS is seeking a highly experienced, independent, and proactive accounting professional to manage the complete financial and accounting operations of our Miami office.
This is a hands-on, one-person accounting department requiring strong technical accounting skills, financial judgment, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities independently.
The successful candidate will work closely with the CFO to ensure accurate financial reporting, effective collections, timely payments, regulatory compliance, and strong financial controls.
Key Responsibilities1. Accounts Receivable & Collections
- Manage customer invoicing, statements, receivables, and outstanding balances.
- Conduct proactive collections through phone calls, emails, and direct negotiations.
- Resolve overdue payments, disputes, and customer account discrepancies.
- Monitor customer credit exposure, credit limits, and payment performance.
- Prepare weekly AR aging reports and collections forecasts.
- Recommend solutions to minimize bad debts and improve cash flow.
2. Accounts Payable, Bill Payments & Purchase Orders
- Manage vendor invoices, accounts payable, payment schedules, and supplier statements.
- Prepare, schedule, and execute authorized bill payments in accordance with company approval procedures.
- Verify invoices against purchase orders, receiving documentation, and agreed supplier conditions.
- Create, review, and administer purchase orders.
- Monitor open purchase orders, unpaid commitments, and supplier payment deadlines.
- Reconcile supplier balances and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Coordinate with purchasing and sales departments to ensure accurate financial records.
- Prevent duplicate payments, unauthorized expenses, and accounting errors.
3. QuickBooks Online & Reconciliations
- Independently manage daily accounting operations in QuickBooks Online.
- Maintain accurate customer, supplier, and general ledger accounts.
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, AR/AP, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Investigate accounting discrepancies and implement corrections.
- Complete monthly closing activities and prepare financial statements.
- Maintain organized records and supporting documentation.
4. Payroll, Pay Stubs & Sales Commissions
- Coordinate payroll processing, verify payroll records, and prepare employee pay stubs through the appropriate payroll system.
- Calculate and verify sales commissions based on company commission policies.
- Reconcile commissions with invoices, customer collections, and applicable gross margins.
- Monitor salary payments, deductions, and payroll-related liabilities.
- Coordinate payroll tax filings and payments with payroll providers.
- Maintain confidential employee payroll and commission records.
5. Corporate Legal Documentation & State Filings
- Prepare and maintain corporate administrative and legal documentation.
- Coordinate company registrations, renewals, and statutory filings.
- Manage Florida annual report filings through Sunbiz.
- Monitor required state registrations and annual filings in other states where the company is registered.
- Track corporate licenses, permits, certificates of good standing, and renewal deadlines.
- Coordinate with registered agents, attorneys, and government agencies.
- Maintain organized corporate records and ensure timely submission of required documents.
- Escalate legal or regulatory issues requiring professional review.
6. Tax Documentation & Filing Coordination
- Prepare and organize financial records required for federal, state, and local tax filings.
- Coordinate business income tax return preparation with the company's CPA or authorized tax adviser.
- Manage applicable sales and use tax reporting, filings, and payment schedules.
- Prepare and coordinate applicable 1099, W-9, W-8, and other tax-related documentation.
- Maintain accurate tax records and supporting documentation.
- Track filing deadlines, payment obligations, and outstanding tax notices.
- Coordinate tax-related correspondence with the IRS and state revenue departments.
- Identify potential tax discrepancies or compliance risks and communicate them promptly to the CFO.
- Prepare and submit filings within the employee's authority and qualifications, with external professional review when required.
7. Financial Reporting, Profitability & Risk Management
- Prepare monthly Profit & Loss statements and financial reports.
- Analyze gross margins, expenses, operational profitability, and cash flow.
- Monitor customer and supplier financial exposure.
- Prepare cash flow forecasts and evaluate future payment commitments.
- Identify financial risks, unusual transactions, and potential losses.
- Recommend improvements to financial processes and internal controls.
- Provide the CFO with accurate, timely, and actionable financial information.
8. CFO Collaboration & Management Communication
- Work directly with the CFO on weekly and monthly financial reporting.
- Communicate outstanding collections, upcoming payments, financial risks, and compliance deadlines.
- Participate actively in financial reviews and management discussions.
- Explain accounting issues clearly, including causes, consequences, and recommended solutions.
- Take ownership of financial administration without requiring continuous supervision.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Proven experience independently managing full-cycle accounting.
- Advanced, hands-on proficiency with QuickBooks Online.
- Strong AR/AP management and collections experience.
- Experience with payroll administration, pay stubs, and sales commissions.
- Experience managing vendor bills, purchase orders, and payment processing.
- Understanding of US federal and state tax documentation and filing procedures.
- Familiarity with Florida corporate filings and multistate compliance.
- Strong financial reporting, P&L analysis, cash flow management, and reconciliation skills.
- Advanced Excel proficiency.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in international B2B distribution, import/export, or industrial procurement preferred.
Professional Expectations
We require someone who can independently run the daily accounting department, communicate directly with customers and suppliers, identify risks, investigate financial inconsistencies, and provide practical solutions.
The candidate must be comfortable speaking with management and the CFO, not simply communicating through written reports.
This role requires ownership, judgment, initiative, accuracy, discretion, and a strong commitment to protecting the company's financial interests.
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in accounting specialist jobs.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general ledger functions
- Strong knowledge of account reconciliation and month-end close processes
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
- Familiarity with GAAP and basic internal controls or audit preparation
Tips for Your Accounting Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to the software listed
Accounting specialist postings almost always name the ERP or accounting software they use, whether that's QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite. Mirror the exact software names from each posting in your resume's skills section so your application clears automated screening.
Quantify your reconciliation and close work
Hiring managers want to see scope, not just duties. Swap vague bullet points for specifics: how many accounts you reconciled monthly, the volume of transactions you processed, or how quickly you closed the books each period.
Filter openings by ERP to stay competitive
If you're strongest in one system, search for openings that list that tool as a requirement rather than a preference. You'll be a stronger candidate and spend less time in roles where you'd need significant ramp-up on unfamiliar platforms.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists accounting specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without bouncing between multiple job boards.
Prepare for a technical screening round
Many accounting specialist interviews include a short Excel or journal-entry exercise before you ever speak with a manager. Practice preparing trial balances, reconciling discrepancies, and applying accrual entries under time pressure so the format isn't a surprise.
Negotiate start date before discussing pay
Once you receive an offer, agreeing on a start date first gives you leverage. Employers who need to backfill an open seat quickly are often more flexible on compensation when they know you can begin on their preferred timeline.
Accounting Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most accounting specialists?
BNY, H2O.ai, and Associa are hiring the most accounting specialists right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries such as healthcare systems, government contractors, and regional corporations tend to post the highest volume of these roles on an ongoing basis.
How many accounting specialist jobs are remote?
About 38% of accounting specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the remote share higher for accounts payable and receivable roles than for general ledger or cost accounting positions that require closer coordination with on-site finance teams.
How do you become an accounting specialist?
Start by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, then build hands-on experience in accounts payable, receivable, or bookkeeping through entry-level roles or internships. Get proficient in at least one major accounting platform, learn the fundamentals of reconciliation and month-end close, and consider earning a bookkeeping certification to strengthen your candidacy for specialist-level positions.
Can you get an accounting specialist job with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire accounting specialists at the entry level if you have a relevant degree and basic software skills. Focus on roles that list QuickBooks or Excel as the primary tools, since those are easiest to demonstrate without years of experience. Internships, part-time bookkeeping work, or volunteer financial management for a nonprofit can all substitute for full-time accounting history on your resume.
What does the accounting specialist interview process look like?
Most accounting specialist interviews follow three stages: an initial phone or video screen with HR focused on your background and software experience, a technical round that often includes a practical exercise such as a reconciliation problem or journal-entry worksheet, and a final interview with the accounting manager or controller covering how you handle close deadlines, discrepancies, and cross-department communication.
Where can I find and apply to accounting specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to accounting specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing without being redirected elsewhere.
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