Senior Accountant

Chesapeake Search Partners; Lutherville (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Search Partners is partnering with a prominent privately held investment organization to add an experienced Senior Accountant. This role covers financial reporting, budgeting, tax, cash management, payroll, and financial analysis in a hands-on, multi-hat capacity.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years of experience, and exposure to QuickBooks. You will work closely with senior leadership in a dynamic environment and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, quarterly reporting, and journal entries.
• Manage reconciliations, variance analysis, and budgeting.
• Oversee cash management, tax-related activities, and payroll.
• Support benefits administration and 401(k) and related plans.
• Produce ad hoc analyses and reports for senior management.
• Communicate findings and insights to leadership.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cash management

Payroll

Tax compliance

Journal entries

Variance analysis

Leadership communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Chesapeake Search Partners is partnering with a prominent privately held investment organization that's looking to add an experienced Senior Accountant to their team. This person will operate in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and take a hands-on role in financial reporting, budgeting, tax, cash management, payroll, and financial analysis while working closely with senior leadership. This position offers the chance to wear multiple hats, take ownership of important accounting functions, and contribute to a variety of strategic and operational initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Prepare financial statements, quarterly reporting, journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Manage accounting controls, budgeting, cash management, and tax-related activities.
• Oversee payroll, including withholdings, tax payments, 1099s, and compliance.
• Support benefits administration, including medical, dental, vision, HSA, 401(k), and HRA plans.
• Prepare financial analyses and ad hoc reports for senior management.
• Analyze trends, costs, and commitments and communicate findings to leadership.
• Assist with accounting issues, bookkeeping, and special projects.
• Support the preparation and coordination of various business and legal documents.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance Required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks highly preferred.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion.