Senior Accountant

Legacy Search Advisors; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its team in Timonium. This role is key for lease revenue accounting and involves both U.S. GAAP and international financial reporting. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA preferred, with 2–4 years of public accounting experience. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, coordinating audits, and ensuring compliance with SOX. The position offers a salary between $95,000 to $115,000, plus annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA strongly preferred)
• 2–4 years of experience in public accounting or at a large publicly traded company
• Solid understanding of GAAP, with exposure to ASC 842 and/or IFRS a plus
• Strong technical, analytical, and organizational skills
• Excellent communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of lease revenue schedules and related accounting analysis.
• Support monthly close, revenue reconciliations, and quarterly reporting packages.
• Gain international exposure by preparing financial statements and coordinating audits.
• Partner with external auditors, legal counsel, and cross-functional teams.
• Identify and implement process improvements for reporting efficiency.
• Contribute to SOX compliance by updating process documentation and testing controls.

Job description

Overview

One of my absolute favorite clients is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its growing team. This newly created position will play a key role in lease revenue accounting and both U.S. GAAP and international financial reporting. It’s an opportunity to build expertise in ASC 842 and IFRS while working closely with an experienced, collaborative accounting group.

What You’ll Do

• Take ownership of lease revenue schedules and related accounting analysis, including classification and fair value work for new investments.
• Support monthly close, revenue reconciliations, and quarterly reporting packages.
• Gain international exposure by preparing financial statements and coordinating audits for U.K. entities.
• Partner with external auditors, legal counsel, and cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance reporting efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Contribute to SOX compliance by updating process documentation and testing controls.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA strongly preferred)
• 2–4 years of experience in public accounting (Big 4 or large firm experience with public clients) or at a large publicly traded company
• Solid understanding of GAAP, with exposure to ASC 842 and/or IFRS a plus
• Strong technical, analytical, and organizational skills
• Excellent communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting
• Real Estate

Compensation

Base pay range: $95,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

This range is provided by Legacy Search Advisors. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Additional compensation types: Annual Bonus