Senior Accountant

Ledgent-Finance-; Hampstead (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

Long-term career growth

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Ledgent-Finance- is seeking a Senior Accountant in Hampstead, MD for a full-time, on-site role. The candidate will manage day-to-day and month-end accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting growth.

Strong GAAP knowledge and ERP/Excel proficiency are essential. Responsibilities include leading close processes, analyzing financial data, coordinating budgets, and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP understanding and financial reporting principles.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial data and prepare monthly reporting packages.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and investigate accounting discrepancies.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
• Support external audits and year-end tax preparation.
• Monitor and maintain internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Partner with operational teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with project accounting and cost tracking as needed.
• Contribute to process improvements and increased efficiencies within the accounting department.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant (JN -072026-427012) Hampstead, Maryland

Salary: USD90000 - USD100000 per year

Senior Accountant

Location: Hampstead, MD (100% On-Site)

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

Our client is a growing and well-established engineering firm headquartered in Hampstead, MD. As the organization continues to expand, they are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Senior Accountant to join their accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in managing the company's day-to-day and month-end accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting the continued growth of the business. The ideal candidate will have strong full-cycle accounting experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while partnering with leadership across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial data and prepare monthly reporting packages.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and investigate accounting discrepancies.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
• Support external audits and year-end tax preparation.
• Monitor and maintain internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Partner with operational teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with project accounting and cost tracking as needed.
• Contribute to process improvements and increased efficiencies within the accounting department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 4+ years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fixed asset accounting.
• Experience with cost accounting within a manufacturing, engineering, construction, or project-based environment.
• CPA designation or CPA-track candidate is a plus.

What's Offered

• Competitive salary of $80,000 - $100,000, depending on experience.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Stable and growing organization with long-term career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture.
• Opportunity to play a significant role in a growing engineering firm's continued success