Senior Accountant

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP is seeking a Senior Accountant to play a key role in the month-end close process, financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong general ledger accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include managing the close, reconciliations, budgeting support, and providing insights to business leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and data analysis.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• CPA designation or CPA candidate preferred.
• Experience in construction/engineering or project-based industries is a plus.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close process; prepare and review journal entries.
• Manage accounting for prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, and depreciation.
• Prepare account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of general ledger balances.
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning.
• Perform variance analysis and investigate budget-to-actual fluctuations.
• Support monthly and annual financial statement preparation.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to business leaders.
• Assist with audit requests and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation or CPA candidate preferred

Tools

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking aSenior Accountant. This position will play a key role in the month-end close process, financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong general ledger accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end and year-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries.
• Manage accounting for prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, and depreciation.
• Prepare account reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of general ledger balances.
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning activities.
• Perform variance analysis and investigate budget-to-actual fluctuations.
• Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights and recommendations.
• Assist with audit requests and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• CPA designation or CPA candidate preferred.
• Experience in the construction, engineering, or other project-based industries is a plus.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial statement preparation.