Senior Accountant

Company Description

Bayfront Park Management Trust Corporation is the agency responsible for administering Bayfront Park and Maurice Ferré Park in Downtown Miami. As an agency of the City of Miami, it oversees the operations, maintenance, and programming of these major public spaces. The organization supports recreational, cultural, and community events that serve residents and visitors.

Its offices are located at 301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132, providing direct access to the parks and waterfront. Team members contribute to the stewardship and enhancement of these high-profile urban parks.

Role Description

The Senior Accountant is a full-time, on-site role based in Miami, FL. This position is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, posting journal entries, and reconciling bank and balance sheet accounts. The Senior Accountant prepares financial statements, assists with budgeting and forecasting, and monitors revenue and expense activity to ensure accurate reporting.

The role includes overseeing accounts payable and receivable processes, reviewing payroll-related entries, and supporting month-end and year-end close. The Senior Accountant also helps ensure compliance with applicable city, state, and federal regulations, supports audits, and provides financial analysis and reporting to management to guide operational and strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong general accounting skills, including general ledger management, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting to support management decision-making.
• Proficiency in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and cash management processes.
• Ability to ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and relevant governmental regulations; prior audit support experience is beneficial.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software and MS Excel; experience with municipal or nonprofit financial systems is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with finance staff, operations teams, and city partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or progress toward certification is preferred.
• Relevant experience in a senior accounting or similar role, ideally within government, public sector, or park management organizations.