Senior Accountant

Cowan Systems; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Schneider National, Inc. in Baltimore is seeking a Senior Accountant to participate in close processes, prepare internal reporting, and perform variance analysis. The role includes period-end journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting external financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in accounting, 4–6 years of accounting or auditing experience, and CPA is preferred. Experience with Oracle ERP and public accounting is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Four to six years of accounting or auditing experience.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for Goodwill, equity, share-based compensation, intercompany balances and foreign currency.
• Review and post journal entries during period-end close.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assess the effectiveness of control procedures.
• Prepare external financial reporting.
• Implement new accounting standards.
• Develop, document and implement procedures that will produce timely and accurate financial information.
• Document processes and procedures.

Skills

Public accounting

Close process

Journal entries

Variance analysis

Reconciliations

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Welcome to Schneider! Thank you for your interest in a career with us. | My Account Options

Job Description - Senior Accountant (263452)

Job Description

Senior Accountant -

Job Number:

263452 - Full-time Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job overview:

Cowan is seeking a Senior Accountant in Baltimore to participate in close processes, including preparing internal reporting and performing in-depth variance analysis. The Senior Accountant will put together period-end journal entries, perform analytical review procedures during monthly close and prepare reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the following accounting areas: Goodwill, equity, share-based compensation, intercompany transactions and balances and foreign currency.
• Review and post journal entries during period-end close processes.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assess the effectiveness of control procedures.
• Prepare external financial reporting.
• Implement new accounting standards.
• Develop, document and implement procedures that will produce timely and accurate financial information.
• Document processes and procedures.

Skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Four to six years of accounting or auditing experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, such as Oracle.
• Public accounting experience preferred.

Pay and benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.

Starting Salary is $78,000 - $85,000 per year based on experience.

• Paid time off.

Cowan's inclusive culture

Our history has taught us that treating everyone with dignity and respect is vital to our ongoing success. We embrace and seek out diversity that is inclusive of thought, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, medical condition, veteran or military status, experience and background. This diversity and openness ensures all associates have equal access to opportunities and resources to contribute fully to the organization's success, and it fuels innovation, improves strategic thinking and cultivates leadership. Any applicant may request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by contacting their Recruiter, Human Resources Business Partner, and/or Human Resources Leave Administration.

Job

Finance and Accounting

Primary Location

USA-MARYLAND-Baltimore

Building Location Address : 4555 Hollins Ferry Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21227