Senior Accountant

Chesapeake Search Partners; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing media and polling firm is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant in Annapolis. The candidate will ensure accuracy and compliance across daily accounting operations, conduct reconciliations, reporting, and financial analysis. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 3-5 years of experience, strong knowledge of GAAP, proficiency in NetSuite, and advanced Excel skills. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of reconciliations and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electronic deposits and payments.
• Prepare monthly budget status reports and financial statements.
• Reconcile corporate accounts monthly.

Skills

Strong knowledge of GAAP

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite or other ERP/accounting software

Job description

Chesapeake Search Partners is collaborating with a growing media, polling and digital firm who is seeking a full time Senior Accountant to join the accounting team in Annapolis.

This role is critical in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across daily accounting operations, reconciliations, reporting, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct electronic deposits and payments
• Prepare monthly budget status reports and financial statements
• Reconcile corporate accounts on a monthly basis
• Prepare invoices as needed
• Handle collections as needed
• Assist in developing the annual corporate budget
• Assist in revenue forecasting
• Assist with HR reporting
• Act as liaison between the accounting and other departments to ensure internal accounting needs are met

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with NetSuite or other ERP/accounting software.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.