Senior Accountant

Rekor; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rekor Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Columbia, MD team. The role focuses on month-end close, reconciliations, and ensuring GAAP compliance within internal controls.

You will work closely with the Controller and cross-functional teams to support financial reporting and project accounting. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting required.
• 3–5 years accounting experience, with some supervisory exposure.
• Experience with project accounting and allocations beneficial.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Record month-end journal entries (cash, prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, depreciation).
• Manage fixed assets, CIP, capitalization decisions, depreciation.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and address discrepancies.
• Monitor client contracts for funding and reporting; analyze backlog.
• Support intercompany accounting and settlements across entities.
• Assist with year-end close and audit support.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation.

Skills

Intercompany accounting

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

General ledger systems

Job description

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.

For more information, please visit www.rekorsystems.com.

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.