Staff Accountant

Chesapeake Search Partners; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment partner in Maryland is seeking an experienced staff accountant to manage monthly closing processes and general ledger reconciliation. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in accounting, with at least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing. CPA is preferred. This is a full-time position offering significant operational support within a growing team.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience, experience with manufacturing a plus.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly closing and reporting activities.
• Prepare general ledger entries.
• Perform balance sheet account analysis and reconciliations.
• Assist with tax and statutory entries and reporting.
• Coordinate with Shared Services to facilitate timely billing.
• Ad hoc analysis of key business activities.
• Operational support to supply chain and production facilities.
• Improve close and reporting processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics

Proficiency with SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Job description

Overview

Chesapeake Search Partners is partnering with a prominent global leader in process engineering and technology to identify an experienced staff accountant to join their growing team. This person will be responsible for monthly closing, including all aspects of working within the general ledger and reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete monthly closing and reporting activities.
• Calculate and prepare general ledger entries.
• Perform balance sheet account analysis and reconciliations.
• Assist with tax and statutory entries and reporting.
• Coordinate with Shared Services team to facilitate transactional processing, timely billing and accurate financial records.
• Complete ad hoc analysis of key business activities and general ledger accounts.
• Provide operational support to supply chain and production facilities through analysis of inventory accounts, labor and overhead absorption and other operational activities.
• Continually improve close and reporting processes to increase efficiency, effectiveness and process sustainability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or relevant field
• At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience, experience with manufacturing a plus
• CPA Preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics or SAP preferred

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Manufacturing and Technology, Information and Media

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