Senior Accountant

Harrison Richard Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison Richard Group represents a leading manufacturer seeking a Senior Accountant to strengthen the finance team. The role provides a clear path to promotion to Controller and increased visibility within the organization.

You will assist in preparing financial statements, maintain the general ledger, analyze cost accounting activities, develop budgets and forecasts, and support audits to ensure accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements.
• Maintain General Ledger, including journal entries, account reconciliations and month end close processes.
• Analyze cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation, standard cost development, and variance analysis.
• Assist in the development and preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, working closely with department heads to ensure accurate and achievable financial targets.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide recommendations to improve profitability and cost efficiency.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance accounting processes and systems to streamline workflows.
• Assist with the annual audit process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are working with a leading manufacturer who is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their growing team. - Position will have the opportunity to be promoted to Controller!

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements.
• Maintain General Ledger, including journal entries, account reconciliations and month end close processes.
• Analyze cost accounting activities, including inventory valuation, standard cost development, and variance analysis.
• Assist in the development and preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, working closely with department heads to ensure accurate and achievable financial targets.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide recommendations to improve profitability and cost efficiency.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance accounting processes and systems to streamline workflows.
• Assist with the annual audit process.

Requirements

• 4+ years of accounting experience.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.