Senior Accountant

Chesapeake Search Partners; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Search Partners is looking for a Senior Accountant for a mechanical contracting firm in Towson, Maryland. This role is critical for daily accounting operations and broader financial oversight.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with over 5 years of experience, preferably in construction. Responsibilities include payroll processing, banking operations, and supporting audit preparation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in construction or mechanical contracting.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Comfort operating in a hands-on, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Review daily bank transactions and monitor cash activity.
• Post recurring payments and manage invoices.
• Review payroll input and ensure proper G/L mapping.
• Coordinate employee deductions and benefits administration.
• Post journal entries and prepare audit documentation.

Skills

Progressive accounting experience

Payroll processing

Multi-state tax compliance

ERP systems (GP preferred)

General Ledger structure understanding

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Internal control awareness

Education

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

Job description

Chesapeake Search Partners has been engaged by a growing mechanical contracting firm to identify a Senior Accountant for their organization. The Senior Accountant will serve as a key partner to the Controller, supporting daily accounting operations while progressively assuming broader financial oversight responsibilities. This role is designed as a succession-track position, providing meaningful exposure to payroll compliance, banking operations, general ledger management, audit coordination, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Banking & Daily Cash Management

• Review daily bank transactions and monitor cash activity.
• Post ACH payments received from customers.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Monitor ACH debits for SUTA taxes to ensure timely and accurate processing.

Accounts Payable & Recurring Expense Management

• Schedule and post recurring payments (insurance, utilities, professional services, etc.).
• Post auto-pay invoices as cash payments in A/P upon bank clearance.
• Review vendor invoices for accuracy and reasonableness (including auditing Integrity Data invoices).

Payroll Processing & Tax Compliance

• Review weekly payroll input and ensure proper G/L mapping of deductions.
• Verify net pay distributions for irregularities.
• Reconcile year-end payroll totals to quarterly 941s.
• Print and distribute W-2s and 1099s annually.

Employee Deductions, Loans & Benefits Administration

• Coordinate company vehicle ticket deductions and track via spreadsheet.
• Generate employee loan documents, issue checks, and monitor amortization schedules.
• Review weekly health insurance claim reports for anomalies.
• Sort and allocate monthly health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance bills by division.
• Manage PPO forms, child support notices, garnishments, and corresponding payroll deductions.

General Ledger, Reporting & Audit Support

• Post journal entries in GP, including insurance claims and tax liabilities.
• Reconcile A/P and A/R subledgers to the General Ledger monthly.
• Prepare and send monthly A/R outstanding reports to FNB.
• Prepare audit worksheets and documentation for workers’ compensation audits and accounting reviews.
• Respond to unemployment claims and compliance inquiries.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; construction or mechanical contracting preferred.
• Experience with payroll processing and multi-state tax compliance required.
• Strong understanding of General Ledger structure and account reconciliations.
• Experience with ERP systems (GP preferred).
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Comfort operating in a hands‑on, deadline‑driven environment.
• Process‑oriented with internal control awareness.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential payroll matters.
• Growth mindset aligned with succession planning objectives.