Senior Staff Accountant

TriSource; Maryland; Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A financial services firm in Maryland is seeking a Staff or Senior Accountant to join their team. This role focuses on technical accounting while supporting business operations. Responsibilities include leading monthly close processes, preparing audit-ready documentation, and contributing to budgeting and analysis. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 2-3 years of experience, and proficiency in accounting methodologies. This position offers opportunities for ownership and process improvement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience for Staff or 3+ years for Senior.
• Deep theoretical and practical understanding of GAAP and/or tax basis.

Responsabilités

• Support or lead the monthly close process with oversight of fixed assets.
• Prepare audit-ready schedules for external audits.
• Assist in managing tracking of major capital projects.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Improve accounting processes and build efficient workflows.

Connaissances

Proficiency with integrated accounting platforms

Advanced Excel proficiency

Clear communicator

Problem-solving initiative

Formation

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

Description du poste

Overview

Our client is seeking a high‑caliber Staff or Senior Accountant to join a team where your work has immediate and visible impact. Whether you’re building depth in your accounting career or stepping into broader ownership, this role sits at the intersection of technical accounting and strategic business operations. You’ll help turn complex financial activity into clear, actionable insights that support smarter decisions, stronger performance, and scalable growth across the organization.

What You’ll Own

(Responsibilities scale based on experience. Staff take ownership with guidance. Seniors lead with autonomy.)

• Support or lead the monthly close process, ensuring accurate general ledger activity, proper classification of complex transactions, and full oversight of fixed assets and key balance sheet schedules.
• Prepare clean, audit‑ready schedules and documentation to support external audits and tax filings.
• Assist in or manage the tracking and capitalization of major capital projects, ensuring timely and accurate recording of investment activity.
• Contribute to or drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis that highlights performance trends and informs leadership decisions.
• Improve and refine accounting processes, helping build scalable, efficient workflows that stand up to scrutiny and support a growing business.

What We’d Like

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience for Staff or 3+ years with deeper ownership for Senior
• Deep theoretical and practical understanding of accounting methodologies (GAAP and/or tax basis)
• Proficiency with integrated accounting platforms; advanced Excel proficiency
• Clear communicator with initiative, curiosity, and a proactive approach to solving problems before they surface

Why This Role

You will be part of a team that is scaling and needs talent who want to take ownership, improve processes, and support smarter decision making. The work you do will grow in complexity and visibility as the company grows, giving you room to develop and make a real impact.