Senior Accountant: Close Leader & Controller Path

Sudina Search, LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sudina Search, LLC in Baltimore, MD seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to join the accounting and finance team. The role focuses on month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, audits, reconciliations, internal controls, and GAAP compliance, with exposure to all areas of the company's accounting operations.

The successful candidate will work with the Controller and CFO, taking on increasing responsibility and pursuing a Controller-level path.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Hands-on experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience with financial statement preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience supporting or coordinating external audits.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with an ERP/accounting system.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with senior management and other departments.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute key components of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close process.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepaids, account reconciliations, and other closing activities.
• Analyze general ledger activity and investigate unusual or variances in account balances.
• Ensure financial information is complete, accurate, and recorded.
• Help establish and maintain an efficient and timely close process.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial reporting.
• Prepare and assist with monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Perform balance sheet and income statement analysis.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as needed.
• Serve as a key point of contact for the company's external auditors.
• Coordinate audit requests and provide supporting documentation and schedules.
• Assist with the preparation of year-end audit materials and financial statement support.
• Perform and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger.
• Assist in developing and improving accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and efficiency.

Job description

Sudina Search, LLC in Baltimore, MD seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to join the accounting and finance team. The role focuses on month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, audits, reconciliations, internal controls, and GAAP compliance, with exposure to all areas of the company's accounting operations.

The successful candidate will work with the Controller and CFO, taking on increasing responsibility and pursuing a Controller-level path.