Senior Accountant

Rekor Systems Inc; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rekor Systems, Inc. seeks a Senior Accountant in Columbia, MD to lead month-end close, maintain internal controls and ensure GAAP compliance. You will manage fixed assets, project accounting, and intercompany activities while partnering with the Controller on audits.

This full-time role offers growth, exposure to real-time financial reporting, and collaboration across departments. Based in Columbia with hybrid flexibility and a strong focus on accuracy and process improvements.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting is required.
• 3–5 years accounting experience with some supervisory experience.
• Experience with project accounting and allocations.
• Experience with computerized accounting systems.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, practices and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries: cash, prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, depreciation and amortization, leases and accruals.
• Account for fixed assets and capital projects including CIP and depreciation decisions.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and manage banking requirements.
• Resolve payment and invoice issues with internal teams and vendors.
• Support monitoring of client contracts for funding, financial reporting, and backlog.
• Support intercompany accounting activities and settlements across entities.
• Ensure timely financial report packages and analysis for decision-makers.
• Oversee daily accounting to projects and maintain job cost ledgers.
• Assist Controller with year-end audit and process improvements.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Education

BS in Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Pivot tables

VLookup

Computerized accounting systems

Job description

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Senior Accountant

Global Finance Full Time Columbia, MD, Columbia, MD, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1401

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Senior Accountant Rekor Systems, Inc., (Rekor ai) (NASDAQ: REKR) is a trusted global authority on intelligent infrastructure providing innovative solutions that drive the world to be safer, smarter, and greener. As a provider of comprehensive, continuous, and real-time roadway intelligence, Rekor leverages AI, machine learning, and holistic data to support the intelligent infrastructure that is essential for smart mobility We believe that the intelligent infrastructure industry is today at the epicenter of converging forces that will drive changes in the way government agencies and businesses operate. With our disruptive technology, we deliver integrated solutions, actionable insights, and predictions that increase roadway safety.

Our employees represent the best and smartest top talent in our industry and we select individuals to be a part of our team who help to define our culture and success with our Rekor Values and Leadership Principals: People First, Customer Success, Earn Trust, Deliver Impact and Think Big and Bold!

The Senior Accountant reports to the Controller and will be responsible for recording financial data and preparing month end financial reconciliation while ensuring compliance with the Company’s internal controls, accounting standards and regulations.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial-minded, quick learner who enjoys managing month end close and technical accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries: Cash, prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, depreciation and amortization, leases, and accruals.
• Account for fixed assets and capital projects, including CIP, capitalization vs. expense decisions, and depreciation.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and manage banking requirements.
• Resolve payment and invoice issues, including discrepancies, missing payments, and payment timing, working with internal teams and vendors.
• Provide support in monitoring client contracts for funding, financial reporting, and backlog
• Support operational teams providing financial and cost-effectiveness analysis
• Support intercompany accounting activities, including recording transactions, preparing reconciliations, and assisting with settlements across legal entities
• Ensure accurate and timely financial report packages and analysis are prepared for decision makers
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and internal control requirements.
• Oversee daily accounting to projects and maintain job cost ledgers
• Ensure accurate and timely financial report packages and analysis are prepared for decision makers
• Work with the Controller to ensure an accurate and timely year end audit
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Support the Controller with special projects and workflow process improvements

Requirements

• BS in Accounting
• 3 to 5 years Accounting experience with some supervisory experience in an Accounting Department
• Experience with project accounting and allocations
• Experience with computerized accounting systems
• Strong understanding of accounting concepts, principles (GAAP), practices and procedures
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy highly organized and able to meet daily/monthly deadlines
• Advanced Excel skills
• Familiarity with pools, costs and allocations
• High degree of professionalism and integrity with ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Excellent organizational skills, effectiveness in prioritizing work, ability to multitask, and comfort with ambiguity
• Demonstrated ability to interact with senior-level management while working independently
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Adaptable to organizational change
• Based Columbia, MD in office position (flexibility for hybrid work arrangements)

Power Skills

• Knowledge of intercompany accounting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced skills (pivot tables, VLookup, etc.) in MS Office
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple responsibilities at one time
• Positive attitude and willingness to get the job done while working with others
• Flexible thinking

Rekor is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. It is the policy of Rekor Systems not to discriminate or allow the harassment of employees or applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law in all employment practices. We also make all reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under laws protecting the rights of the disabled.

Rekor Systems Executive Leadership team is fully committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity.