Senior Accountant

Kforce Inc; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce is seeking a Senior Accountant in Owings Mills, MD to support general accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include posting journal entries, reconciliations, analysis of variances, and assisting with audits and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting month-end close activities.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments.
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial results and investigate account variances.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support internal and external audit activities by providing schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, AP, AR, and other departments to resolve accounting issues.
• Support special projects and system implementations as needed.

Skills

General Ledger Accounting

Financial Reporting

Month-End Close

Account Reconciliations

Journal Entries & Accruals

GAAP Compliance

Financial Analysis

Audit Support

Microsoft Excel

Problem Solving

Process Improvement

Attention to Detail

Education

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

CPA certification or CPA candidate

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Workday

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Accountant in Owings Mills, MD. Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support general accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial records, preparing journal entries, reviewing account activity, and supporting the overall financial reporting process. The ideal candidate has strong accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Analyze financial results and investigate account variances
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Support internal and external audit activities by providing schedules and documentation
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Partner with Finance, Operations, AP, AR, and other departments to resolve accounting issues
• Support special projects and system implementations as needed

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Accountant in Owings Mills, MD. Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support general accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial records, preparing journal entries, reviewing account activity, and supporting the overall financial reporting process. The ideal candidate has strong accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Analyze financial results and investigate account variances
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Support internal and external audit activities by providing schedules and documentation
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Partner with Finance, Operations, AP, AR, and other departments to resolve accounting issues
• Support special projects and system implementations as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Experience supporting month-end close activities
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification or CPA candidate
• Public accounting experience
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, or similar
• Experience supporting audits and compliance requirements
• Experience in a corporate, multi-entity, or fast-paced accounting environment

Key Competencies

• General Ledger Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Month-End Close
• Account Reconciliations
• Journal Entries & Accruals
• GAAP Compliance
• Financial Analysis
• Audit Support
• Microsoft Excel
• Problem Solving
• Process Improvement
• Attention to Detail

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.