Staff Accountant - Close & Process Improvement Analyst

Chesapeake Search Partners; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Search Partners is partnering with an established international organization to identify a Staff Accountant to join their Finance Team in Columbia, MD. This opportunity offers exposure to a project-driven business environment, with a focus on financial close activities, analysis, and process improvements.

The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting fundamentals, analytical skills, and attention to detail, with involvement in journal entries, reconciliations, and intercompany

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with an Accounting degree strongly preferred; CPA certification or IFRS knowledge is a plus.
• 3+ years of relevant accounting, finance, or audit experience, including financial analysis and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with ERP systems (SAP or Microsoft Dynamics preferred) and database tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP; percentage of completion accounting experience strongly preferred, with manufacturing experience a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, reserves, and accruals, while supporting tax and statutory reporting.
• Collaborate with Shared Services and Financial Reporting teams on billing, financial accuracy, and variance analysis.
• Support supply chain and production operations through inventory, labor, and overhead analysis.
• Improve financial reporting and close processes through automation and process enhancements.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis, support strategic initiatives, and collaborate with finance and operational teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

IFRS knowledge

CPA certification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Chesapeake Search Partners is partnering with an established international organization to identify a Staff Accountant to join their Finance Team in Columbia, MD. This opportunity offers exposure to a project-driven business environment, with a focus on financial close activities, analysis, and process improvements.

The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting fundamentals, analytical skills, and attention to detail, with involvement in journal entries, reconciliations, and intercompany