Senior Accountant

Maury Microwave; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Maury Microwave in Cockeysville, Maryland, is looking for a Senior Accountant to assist the CFO with overall accounting operations. This position requires overseeing full-cycle accounting, preparing accurate financial statements, and managing audits and tax matters. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, with 3-7 years of experience in accounting roles, specifically in audit and tax reporting. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software is essential.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of professional experience in full-cycle accounting.
• Experience in audit and tax reporting required.
• International accounting experience and foreign-currency reporting desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing general accounting operations and compliance.
• Prepare financial statements on schedule.
• Lead annual financial audit and tax preparation.

Skills

Accounting operations oversight

Financial statements preparation

Payroll management

GAAP compliance

Analytical skills

ERP systems management

Education

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

MBA or CPA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial software applications

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant assists the CFO in controlling overall accounting operations of the organization, encompassing full‑cycle general ledger accounting, the production of accurate and timely financial statements and financial reports, the maintenance of adequate accounting systems, and the implementation of comprehensive internal controls. The role also supports the Order to Cash process and treasury management, and led the annual financial audit and tax return preparation.

General Accounting Responsibilities

• Assist the CFO in overseeing general accounting operations by controlling, recording, and verifying financial transactions and ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with the established month‑end close schedule.
• Maintain and update the close calendar and distribute it to the team monthly.
• Maintain account reconciliations for all required balance‑sheet accounts.
• Manage full‑cycle accounting and month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Lead the annual financial audit process and tax preparation.
• Ensure proper recordation and accrual of payroll journal entries, including bonuses, payroll taxes, benefits, etc.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s capitalization policy.
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
• Lead organizer, preparer, and filer of all sales and use tax filings for the various states, and coordinate with third‑party organizations to determine nexus and set up/maintain sales and use tax accounts, payroll withholding accounts, and state unemployment accounts.

International Accounting Responsibilities

• Transfer pricing and inter‑company licensing.
• Inter‑company accounting, consolidation, and foreign‑exchange reporting.
• VAT reporting and foreign tax compliance.
• UK/EU audit compliance with outside accounting firms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.
• MBA or CPA is preferred but not required.
• Minimum 3 to 7 years’ overall professional experience in full‑cycle accounting.
• Experience in audit and tax reporting is required.
• International accounting and foreign‑currency reporting desired.
• Experience in manufacturing, chemicals, industrial products, or private equity‑backed environments is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial software applications/reporting, including experience with setting up, maintaining, and designing reports in ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills with fine attention to detail, precision, and accuracy.
• Ability and willingness to cross‑train among various tasks across the Finance and Accounting functional group for contingency purposes.
• A team‑oriented mindset and adaptability to contribute across functions as priorities evolve.