Senior Accountant

MidAtlantic Recruiters; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MidAtlantic Recruiters is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing organization in Maryland. The role is hands-on with broad exposure across the accounting function, reporting to the Controller and leadership.

You will own the close, drive process improvements, and contribute to budgeting and forecasting while ensuring US GAAP compliance and accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Own the monthly close process including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement prep.
• Prepare and analyze monthly statements, account schedules, and variance analyses.
• Own general ledger accounting; ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper support.
• Oversee AP, AR, and cash management activities.
• Perform bank, credit card, balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare financial schedules and reporting packages for leadership review.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow analysis, and financial planning.
• Ensure accounting activities comply with US GAAP and internal controls.
• Assist with annual audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Partner with operations to improve processes and reporting.
• Assist with ERP/accounting system enhancements, automation, and process improvements.
• Participate in special projects and provide financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Prepare and analyze monthly statements, account schedules, and variance analyses.
• Take ownership of general ledger accounting; ensure transactions are accurate, complete, and properly supported.
• Oversee and support AP, AR, and cash management activities.
• Perform bank, credit card, balance sheet reconciliations and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare financial schedules and reporting packages for leadership review.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

Due to continued growth, this position has become available and represents an excellent opportunity for a Senior Accountant to take on meaningful responsibility within a growing organization.

This is a hands-on role with broad exposure across the accounting function. The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Controller and leadership team, taking ownership of key accounting activities while helping strengthen processes, reporting, and controls as the company continues to expand.

If you're a strong Senior Accountant who enjoys owning the close, solving problems, analyzing the numbers, and having visibility with leadership, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.

What You'll Do

• Own the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, account schedules, and variance analyses.
• Take ownership of general ledger accounting, ensuring transactions are accurate, complete, and properly supported.
• Oversee and support AP, AR, and cash management activities.
• Perform bank, credit card, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare financial schedules and reporting packages for management and leadership review.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow analysis, and financial planning.
• Ensure accounting activities comply with US GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
• Assist with annual audits, tax filings, and other financial and regulatory reporting.
• Partner with operations and leadership to identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.
• Assist with ERP/accounting system enhancements, automation, and process improvements.
• Participate in special projects and provide financial analysis as requested by leadership.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and full-cycle accounting.
• Proven experience with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to work with and analyze financial data.
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while also partnering effectively with leadership and operational teams.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to non-accounting stakeholders.