Senior Accountant (2194)

Paycom - ATS; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Senior Accountant to own accurate accounting, reporting, and close activities within a centralized department supporting corporate and division accounting.

You will prepare journals, reconciliations, and period-end close deliverables, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal policies while driving process improvements and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university required.
• Public accounting or corporate accounting experience in a complex, multi-entity environment.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
• CPA or CPA candidate required; equivalent international certification with intent to obtain US CPA licensure considered.
• US GAAP knowledge required; SOX 404, J-SOX, and J-GAAP knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with business growth, system changes, reporting enhancements, or automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Prepare account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Complete period-end close activities and reporting deliverables accurately and on time.
• Ensure journal entries follow accounting policies and escalate inconsistencies.
• Verify process and policy documentation for assigned areas is kept current.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability through process standardization.
• Support system enhancements, report improvements, and automation initiatives.
• Support audits and regulatory filings by preparing accurate and timely information.
• Contribute to special projects, analyses, and ad hoc report requests.

Skills

US GAAP

Financial reporting

General ledger

Reconciliations

Close processes

Excel

Communication

SOX 404

Automation

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA or candidate

Tools

Excel

Job description

DescriptionJob Description:The Senior Accountant will own accurate and timely accounting , reporting , and close activities within a centralized accounting department that supports both corporate and division accounting . This role is ideal for an experienced accountant who can independently own recurring accounting responsibilities, resolve routine issues, and support more complex accounting matters with guidance from managers. The Senior Accountant will work closely with accounting team members and accounting and finance leadership.Key Responsibilities:Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentationPrepare account reconciliations and resolve reconciling itemsComplete period-end close activities and reporting deliverables accurately and on timeEnsure journal entries follow accounting policies and question or escalate inconsistent itemsVerify process and policy documentation for assigned areas is kept currentIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability through process standardizationSupport system enhancements, report improvements, and automation initiativesShare knowledge and contribute to the development of accounting team capabilitiesSupport audits and regulatory filings by preparing accurate and timely informationContribute to special projects, analyses, and ad hoc report requestsQualifications and Skills:Solid knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and reconciliationsUnderstanding of close processes, transaction flows, and their impact on the general ledgerSound judgment and professional skepticism to identify and escalate unusual itemsAbility to assess business issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend practical next stepsSelf-directed and organized, with clear communication around priorities, progress, and obstaclesReliable in meeting deadlines and delivering accurate, complete workEffective communication skills with team members, leaders, and internal stakeholdersAdvanced Excel skills for analyzing, reconciling, and validating large datasetsContinuous improvement mindset and curiosity to understand the businessAdaptable and comfortable working through change and new initiativesEducation and Work Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university requiredPublic accounting or corporate accounting experience in a complex, multi-entity environment4+ years of progressive accounting experience preferredHomebuilding, real estate, or construction industry experience preferredCPA or CPA candidate required; equivalent international certification with intent to obtain US CPA licensure consideredUS GAAP knowledge required; SOX 404, J-SOX, and J-GAAP knowledge is a plusExperience with business growth, system changes, reporting enhancements, or automation is a plusQualifications