Company Accountant

AquaSafe Pool Management, Inc.; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 38,572 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

AquaSafe Pool Management, Inc. is seeking a Senior Company Accountant to lead our full accounting function on-site in Hanover, MD.

This is not a bookkeeping role; you will own the books, close monthly periods, prepare financial statements, and provide strategic financial guidance to leadership. You will manage all aspects of the accounting cycle, including GL, journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, tax compliance, and coordination with external CPA firms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience with general ledger and month-end close.
• Experience independently managing the full accounting cycle.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting.
• Journal entries and accruals.
• Financial statement preparation.
• Fixed assets and depreciation.
• Loans and interest.
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Account reconciliations.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks.
• Strong Excel skills and financial reporting.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills for leadership reporting.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete accounting cycle from daily transactions through month-end and year-end close.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports.
• Perform journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and adjusting entries.
• Manage fixed assets, depreciation, loans, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable, billing, collections, and Accounts Payable processes.
• Prepare and file multi-state sales tax returns and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with the company's external CPA firm for year-end tax preparation, audits, and financial reviews.
• Analyze financial results and communicate trends, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls and recommend improvements to accounting processes.

Job description

Company AccountantFull-Time | AquaSafe Pool Management

Take ownership. Drive financial accuracy. Help shape business decisions.

AquaSafe Pool Management is seeking an experienced Senior Company Accountant to lead our company's full accounting function. This is not an accounts payable, accounts receivable, or bookkeeping role. We're looking for an accounting professional who can independently own the books, complete month-end close, prepare accurate financial statements, and provide meaningful financial guidance to company leadership.

If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and taking ownership of the entire accounting cycle, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Manage the complete accounting cycle from daily transactions through month-end and year-end close.


• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting.


• Prepare monthly financial statements, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports.


• Perform journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and adjusting entries.


• Manage fixed assets, depreciation, loans, and other balance sheet accounts.


• Oversee Accounts Receivable, billing, collections, and Accounts Payable processes.


• Prepare and file multi-state sales tax returns and maintain regulatory compliance.


• Coordinate with the company's external CPA firm for year-end tax preparation, audits, and financial reviews.


• Analyze financial results and communicate trends, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.


• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial reporting.


• Strengthen internal controls and recommend improvements to accounting processes.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience with significant responsibility for general ledger accounting and month-end close.


• Experience independently managing the full accounting cycle.


• Strong knowledge of:




• General ledger accounting


• Journal entries and accruals


• Financial statement preparation


• Fixed assets and depreciation


• Loans and interest


• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable


• Account reconciliations




• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks.


• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, reconciliations, and financial reporting.


• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to company leadership.


• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.


• CPA, CMA, or other professional accounting designation.


• Experience with multi-state accounting and tax compliance.


• Experience in construction, service, seasonal, property management, or similar industries.


• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, job costing, and internal financial controls.

Why Join AquaSafe?

At AquaSafe, you'll be more than an accountant-you'll be a trusted business partner. Your expertise will directly influence financial strategy, operational decisions, and the continued growth of a company serving multiple states throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

Job Specifications

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.


• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.


• Immediate opening.


• Full Time, on-site position 35-40 hours per week. General office hours are M-F, 9am-5pm.


• Salary: up to $45 per hour; based on experience and qualifications. Bi-weekly pay period.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other protected class or characteristic. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary: $28 - $45 per hour