Staff accountant

Jobot; Millersville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

HSA

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D

PTO + holidays

401k match

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Staff Accountant in Millersville, MD to support month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls. You will work closely with the Controller, gain exposure to reconciliations and audits, and help improve accounting processes as the company scales.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance with 0–3 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to learn new systems. A collaborative, growth-minded team environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or candidates with 0–3 years of accounting experience welcome.
• Solid foundation in accounting principles and GAAP.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable learning new accounting systems and processes.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Assist with annual audit preparation and documentation.
• Gain exposure to percentage-of-completion accounting and project-related reporting.
• Work across multiple accounting systems to extract information and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with Controller to improve processes and reporting efficiency.
• Handle special projects as the organization grows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Learning new systems

GAAP knowledge

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Staff Accountant

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a rapidly growing organization that has experienced significant expansion through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. As the company continues to scale, they are investing in their accounting and finance team and have created a new Senior Accountant position. This is an opportunity to join a growing business, work closely with leadership, and play a key role in strengthening accounting processes and supporting continued expansion.

Why join us

• Comprehensive medical, dental, HSA, and Vision Insurance
• Company paid STD, LTD, and life insurance and AD&D
• PTO package plus 8 paid holidays
• 401k with company match up to 4%

Job Details

We are seeking a motivated Staff Accountant to join our growing Accounting and Finance team. This is a newly created position due to continued company growth and an excellent opportunity for a recent accounting graduate or someone with a couple of years of experience looking to develop their career.

You'll work closely with the Controller and gain hands-on exposure to month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting process improvements. We're looking for someone who has a solid foundation in accounting, is comfortable learning new technology, and is eager to grow with the organization.

We're open to training the right individual, so prior experience with all aspects of the role is not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Support financial reporting and assist with variance analysis.
• Assist with annual audit preparation, including schedules and supporting documentation.
• Gain exposure to percentage-of-completion accounting and project-related financial reporting.
• Work across multiple accounting systems to extract information and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with the Controller and accounting team to improve processes and reporting efficiency.
• Assist with special projects and additional accounting responsibilities as the organization continues to grow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Recent graduates and candidates with 0–3 years of accounting experience are encouraged to apply.
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles and GAAP.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with technology and learning new accounting systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or other accounting systems is a plus.
• Public accounting, construction, service industry, or percentage-of-completion experience is a plus, but not required.
• Interest in process improvement, automation, or AI technology is a plus.

This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door with a rapidly growing organization. You'll receive hands-on training, work closely with experienced accounting leadership, and gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities while developing your skills and growing your career.

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