Staff Accountant

Chesapeake Search Partners; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Annual bonus

Job summary

A professional services firm is looking for an experienced Staff Accountant in Baltimore, MD. The role includes overseeing daily accounting functions, preparing journal entries, and analyzing financial statements. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 2 years of accounting experience. This position requires onsite presence once a month, and the salary range is $85,000 to $95,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA license or CPA candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares journal entries on a daily basis.
• Reconciles general ledger account balances.
• Reviews and analyzes financial statements monthly.
• Assists with year-end financial statement audit.
• Collaborates with Accounting professionals and other departments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in accounting software

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

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

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Chesapeake Search Partners provided pay range

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Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Chesapeake Search Partners' is engaged with a prestigious client in the professional services industry in search of a Staff Accountant in Baltimore, MD. The Staff Accountant will assist in overseeing daily accounting functions and work collaboratively with cross functional teams to ensure timeliness and accuracy.

*This person is required to be onsite 1 day a month*

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares journal entries on a daily basis.
• Reconciles general ledger account balances on a monthly basis to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Reviews and analyzes financial statements on a monthly basis. Provides commentary to senior leaders of the Accounting team.
• Assists with the year-end financial statement audit and other audits, as required.
• Assists with accounting operations for international entities in Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Korea, and Brazil.
• Assist with daily treasury activities.
• Works collaboratively with a talented group of Accounting professionals, including senior leaders of the Accounting department. Also has exposure to professionals outside of the Accounting department, including Real Estate Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology and various others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA license or CPA candidate preferred
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Professional Services and Legal Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

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