Senior Accountant

Jobot; Millersville (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

PTO + holidays

401k match

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Accountant in Millersville, MD, to join a rapidly growing accounting team. You will work closely with the Controller, own key close processes, and strengthen financial reporting as the company scales through acquisitions.

The ideal candidate has hands-on month‑end close, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience across multiple systems. This role emphasizes process improvements, automation, and strategic finance collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Ideally 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and month-end close procedures.
• Hands-on experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Strong analytical skills with experience performing variance analysis and identifying accounting discrepancies.
• Proficiency with accounting software and the ability to work effectively across multiple systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, or similar functions.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with accounting, finance, and operational teams.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a plus.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion accounting, revenue recognition, and project or labor cost tracking is a plus.
• Background in construction, service, or other project-based industries is a plus.
• Experience with accounting process improvements, automation, or AI-driven efficiencies is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, helping improve efficiency and reduce close timelines.
• Prepare and review journal entries, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing and analyzing financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and GAAP compliance.
• Prepare financial schedules and perform variance analysis, identifying and explaining significant fluctuations.
• Support percentage-of-completion accounting, including project revenue recognition and cost tracking.
• Assist with labor and project cost reporting to provide greater visibility into financial performance.
• Support the annual audit by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Work across multiple accounting and operational systems to extract, reconcile, and analyze financial data.
• Partner with the Controller to identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and improve reporting efficiency.
• Assist with accounting integration and special projects as the organization continues to grow through acquisitions.
• Explore opportunities to leverage technology, automation, and AI to improve accounting workflows.

Skills

GAAP

General ledger accounting

Month-end close

Journal entries

Variance analysis

Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP)

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Senior Accountant

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a rapidly growing organization that has experienced significant expansion through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. As the company continues to scale, they are investing in their accounting and finance team and have created a new Senior Accountant position. This is an opportunity to join a growing business, work closely with leadership, and play a key role in strengthening accounting processes and supporting continued expansion.

Why join us

• Comprehensive medical, dental, HSA, and Vision Insurance
• Company paid STD, LTD, and life insurance and AD&D
• PTO package plus 8 paid holidays
• 401k with company match up to 4%

Job Details

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing Accounting and Finance team. This is a newly created position resulting from significant company growth and continued expansion through acquisitions.

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with the Controller, take ownership of key accounting responsibilities, and help strengthen financial reporting and accounting processes as the organization continues to scale.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong hands‑on experience with month‑end close and financial reporting, and the ability to navigate multiple accounting systems. We're especially interested in candidates who enjoy improving processes, leveraging technology, and working in a growing organization where they can make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, helping improve efficiency and reduce close timelines.
• Prepare and review journal entries, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing and analyzing financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and GAAP compliance.
• Prepare financial schedules and perform variance analysis, identifying and explaining significant fluctuations.
• Support percentage-of-completion accounting, including project revenue recognition and cost tracking.
• Assist with labor and project cost reporting to provide greater visibility into financial performance.
• Support the annual audit by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Work across multiple accounting and operational systems to extract, reconcile, and analyze financial data.
• Partner with the Controller to identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and improve reporting efficiency.
• Assist with accounting integration and special projects as the organization continues to grow through acquisitions.
• Explore opportunities to leverage technology, automation, and AI to improve accounting workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Ideally 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and month‑end close procedures.
• Hands‑on experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Strong analytical skills with experience performing variance analysis and identifying accounting discrepancies.
• Proficiency with accounting software and the ability to work effectively across multiple systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, or similar functions.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with accounting, finance, and operational teams.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a plus.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Experience with percentage‑of‑completion accounting, revenue recognition, and project or labor cost tracking is a plus.
• Background in construction, service, or other project‑based industries is a plus.
• Experience with accounting process improvements, automation, or AI‑driven efficiencies is highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant looking to take the next step in their career. You'll gain exposure to a growing organization, work closely with experienced financial leadership, and have the opportunity to contribute directly to accounting improvements while taking on greater responsibility as the company expands.

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