Staff Accountant

PERI GmbH Formwork Scaffolding Engineering; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Paid time off

Job summary

PERI USA is seeking an experienced accountant to support month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The role requires 2–5 years in accounting, strong Excel skills, and GAAP knowledge. SAP experience is preferred and familiarity with Concur is beneficial.

The position involves collaboration with procurement, order management, and finance to maintain robust financial controls and accurate statements. A bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2–5 years of accounting with focus on financial reporting and reconciliations.
• GAAP knowledge and ability to prepare financial statements.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist month-end and year-end close including journal entries.
• Perform reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts.
• Collaborate with procurement, order management, and finance for reporting controls.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve issues in the GL.
• Reconcile inventory transactions and verify balances.
• Process travel and expense reports in Concur with proper documentation.
• Assist cash reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Support ad-hoc analyses and financial projects.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and adjustments.
• Perform reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts, such as cash, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and accounts payable.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including procurement, order management, and finance, to ensure proper financial controls and reporting.
• Perform detailed reconciliations of general ledger accounts monthly to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data. Investigate discrepancies and work to resolve issues.
• Reconcile inventory transactions and balances monthly. Review and verify inventory additions, adjustments, and transfers to ensure accurate reporting in the financial statements.
• Review, reconcile, and post employee travel and expense reports submitted through Concur, ensuring compliance with company policies and proper documentation for each transaction.
• Perform cash reconciliations by reviewing bank statements and ensuring that all cash transactions are accurately reflected in the accounting records. Investigate any variances and resolve any discrepancies.
• Assist in analyzing costs, reviewing variances, and identifying trends.
• Provide ongoing assistance to senior accounting personnel by preparing necessary reports, performing ad‑hoc analyses, and supporting various financial projects. Help ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Participate in various ad‑hoc accounting and financial analysis projects, including process improvements.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2 - 5 years of accounting experience, with a focus on financial reporting, reconciliations, and/or sales tax compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial reporting tools.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience in preparing financial statements.
• Proficiency in SAP is preferred.
• Analytical Skills: Accurately gathers data, analyzes information, uncovers hidden insights, and reaches sound decisions based on informed judgment.
• Communication Skills: Effectively relays oral and written information to individuals at all levels, ensuring clarity and understanding from all parties.
• Attention to Detail: Thoroughly reviews work for errors, follows instructions, proofreads, and maintains accurate records.
• Team Collaboration: Works constructively with others, respects ideas, builds trust, and is accountable.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time, tasks, and resources while working in a demanding environment.

PERI offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, supplemental options, 401(k) retirement with company match, paid holidays, sick leave, and paid time off. The allocated salary range for this position is $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 annually.

PERI participates in E‑Verify. For additional information regarding E‑Verify please go to www.e‑verify.gov.

PERI USA is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based upon membership in a protected class.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or other classifications protected by state, local or federal law.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates may be required to have a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) run for candidates who drive company vehicles or receive vehicle allowances as permitted or required by applicable law.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or if you have questions or difficulty using our online system or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to Recruiter@peri‑usa.com; or call [phone].