Senior Accountant

Sterilex Corporation; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterilex Corporation in Cockeysville, Maryland is hiring a Senior Accountant responsible for overseeing full-cycle general ledger accounting, producing accurate financial statements, and managing audits. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, and 3 to 7 years of experience in accounting functions, including audit and tax reporting. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP software is essential. The role is integral to maintaining internal controls and compliance for the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required.
• Minimum 3 to 7 years’ overall professional experience in full-cycle accounting.
• Experience in audit and tax reporting required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CFO with controlling overall accounting operations.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and manage month-end close.
• Lead the annual financial audit process and tax preparation.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Financial statement preparation

GAAP compliance

Analytical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP software

Financial software application

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for assisting the CFO with controlling the overall accounting operations of the organization, which encompasses full-cycle general ledger accounting, the production of accurate and timely financial statements and other financial reports, the maintenance of adequate accounting systems and ensuring a comprehensive set of compliant internal controls for this international enterprise. This role is also responsible with assisting the CFO with the Order to Cash process and treasury management. The Senior Accountant will lead the annual financial audit and tax return preparation process.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

General Accounting

• Assists 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 our established month-end close schedule
• Maintain and update the close calendar and distribute to the team on a monthly basis
• Maintain account reconciliations for all required balance sheet accounts
• Manage full-cycle accounting and month-end and year-end close process
• Lead the annual financial audit process and tax preparation
• Ensure the proper recordation and accrual of the payroll journal entry, including ensuring bonuses, payroll taxes, benefits etc. are properly accounted for and accrued.
• Ensure compliance with 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, including working with any third-party organizations to determine nexus and setup/maintain Sales and Use Tax Accounts, Payroll Withholding Accounts and State Unemployment Accounts

International Accounting

• Transfer Price & Inter-Company Licensing
• Intercompany accounting, consolidation, and Fx Reporting
• VAT Reporting & Foreign Tax Compliance
• UK/EU Audit Compliance with outside accounting firm

Requirements

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required
• MBA or CPA preferred but not required

Experience

• Minimum 3 to 7 years’ overall professional experience in full-cycle accounting
• Experience in audit and tax reporting required
• International accounting and foreign currency reporting desired
• Experience in manufacturing, chemicals, industrial products, or private equity-backed environments strongly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial software application/reporting including experience and knowledge of setting up, maintaining and designing reports in ERP.
• Strong analytical skill 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.
• At our size, no role is confined to a single lane. We look for team members who are adaptable, team-oriented, and energized by the opportunity to contribute across functions as priorities evolve.