Senior Accountant: GAAP Expert, Close & Process Improvement

Jobot; Millersville (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

HSA

Vision Insurance

PTO & Holidays

401k Match

Job summary

Jobot in Millersville, MD is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a fast-growing finance team. You will own key month-end close activities, support GAAP reporting, and collaborate with leadership to strengthen accounting processes as the organization scales.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and hands-on experience with multiple accounting systems. This is an on-site, permanent role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and month-end close experience.
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Proficiency with Excel and multiple accounting systems.
• Public accounting experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist in financial statement preparation, GAAP compliance, and reporting.
• Conduct variance analysis and explain fluctuations.
• Support project revenue recognition and cost tracking.
• Assist with audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with Controller to streamline processes and strengthen controls.
• Navigate multiple accounting systems and data extraction.
• Contribute to accounting process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial insights.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Journal entries

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Jobot in Millersville, MD is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a fast-growing finance team. You will own key month-end close activities, support GAAP reporting, and collaborate with leadership to strengthen accounting processes as the organization scales.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and hands-on experience with multiple accounting systems. This is an on-site, permanent role with growth opportunities.