Staff Accountant: GAAP, Forecasting & Grants (Annapolis)

Energy Innovation Corp; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 129,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

VMware in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Staff Accountant who will own close cycles and drive accuracy in reporting. The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, internal controls, and collaboration with the Annapolis controller to manage accruals and journal entries.

You will forecast headcount costs as the team scales, monitor spending against approved budgets, and ensure timely, accurate financial information for funders and stakeholders while navigating Maryland tax regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience with GAAP, internal controls, and MD tax regulations.
• ACCA certification demonstrated by employers.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Extensive networking skills in Annapolis area.
• 9+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Steer the freelance grant reporting that keeps funders confident
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and MD tax regulations
• Forecast headcount cost as VMware scales through Annapolis, MD
• Sit beside the Annapolis controller on accruals, deferrals, and journal entries
• Catch the misclassified entry three months before the auditor would
• Partner with department heads to track spending against approved budgets

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communicator

Networking

ACCA

Education

ACCA certification

Job description

VMware in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Staff Accountant who will own close cycles and drive accuracy in reporting. The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, internal controls, and collaboration with the Annapolis controller to manage accruals and journal entries.

You will forecast headcount costs as the team scales, monitor spending against approved budgets, and ensure timely, accurate financial information for funders and stakeholders while navigating Maryland tax regulations.